Adding a new map or scene view to your GIS project is a straightforward process accessible through the application's ribbon interface.
Steps to Insert a New Map or Scene
To incorporate a new geographic view into your current project, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to the Insert Tab: On the application's ribbon, locate and click the Insert tab. This tab contains tools for adding new elements to your project, including maps and scenes.
- Access the Project Group: Within the Insert tab, find the Project group. This group is dedicated to managing elements within your project structure.
- Click the New Map Drop-down: In the Project group, click the New Map drop-down arrow. This will reveal a list of different types of geographic views you can add.
- Select Your Desired View: From the options provided in the drop-down menu, click on the specific type of map or scene you wish to insert.
Once you select an option, the new map or scene is automatically added to your project and opens immediately for you to begin working with it.
Available Map and Scene Types
The "New Map" drop-down offers several options to suit different visualization needs:
- New Map: Creates a standard 2D map view. This is the most common type for displaying and analyzing flat geographic data.
- New Global Scene: Creates a 3D scene using a global perspective, suitable for visualizing data across the entire Earth's surface.
- New Local Scene: Creates a 3D scene optimized for smaller, local areas, often used for visualizing buildings or terrain in detail.
- New Stereo Map: Creates a map view designed for viewing data in stereo (3D) using specialized hardware.
- New Basemap: Creates a map specifically intended to hold basemap layers (like imagery, topographic maps, etc.) that provide geographic context for your operational data.
Choosing the correct type depends on whether you need a 2D representation, a 3D global view, or a detailed 3D local view for your data and analysis.
