Lab #7

I. Chapter 7

1. The information used for dynamic labels comes from where?

The info comes from the attribure data that is already in the file

2. You are making a map of Los Angeles and have a point layer that shows all the cities in the region. However, you want to show city names for only 3 cities. What is the most efficient way to achieve this?

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3. Can you manually adjust the position of dynamic labels?

Yes they can if they have been converted to annotations otherwise you cannot

4. Which tool needs to be selected to adjust graphics?

The select elements tool

5. What are the two annotation types?

Standard and feature linked annotations

II. Chapter 18

1. You can create your own ArcMap templates.

a. True

2. If you create a map based on an ArcMap template file (.mxt), can you save it as an .mxd file?

Yes you can.

3. Describe two different ways you can access map templates.

You can open a normal template or a blank document that come pre installed with a template. Or you can choose to access a custom template

4. You are adding five point graphics to your map. Instead of having to change the properties for each one after you add it, you want to set the default point symbol to a size 12 purple star. How do you do this?

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5. Describe two different ways you can change the color of a graphic circle.

One, in the properites dialog box click the symbol tab, click the color square and change the color

Two, int the drawing tool bar, select the circle and change the color from the drop down box

III. Chapter 19

1. What is the first thing you should always do before setting up your map layout?

Set up the dimension and the orientation of the map

2. Why is the scale different in the data view versus the layout view?

Data view scale is the scale of the map while layout view is the scale of the print page.

3. What are three customization options available for the scale bar?

Scale and units, format, and number and marks

4. Why is it important to use the 1:1(Zoom to 100%) button?

This shows u how the project will come out to the full size of the paper without any distortion to fit the screen

5. Explain how a graphic added to your data view would respond differently compared to a graphic added to the layout view when navigating around your map.

If added to the the data view, the graphic would be its own data frame while when added to the layout view the graphic is posted on the current data frames

Part 2: More about Mapping in ArcGIS

Q1: Choropleth maps are a type of thematic map. Define what we mean by a choropleth map.

Choropleth is a map that represents each category by a different colors for particular range

Groups and Layer Files

Q2: Read about layer files in the ArcGIS Desktop Help. Describe their benefits.

Layer files are a quick access to the information all in one. They reference the information

Q3: How do layer files differ from layer packages?

A layer package is saved as a special file (layer_name.lpk) that contains the map layer, a copy of its data, and an XML file that has a brief description of the layer. Layer packages contain all the information necessary for users to put them to work in their own ArcGIS software

Map Tips and Dynamic Hyperlinks

Q4: What is the population of City of Long Beach for the year 2000?

461,522

Q5: What is the population for the City of Los Angeles in 2000?

3,694,820

Q6: Using the ArcGIS Desktop Help, describe the three types of hyperlinks that can be created.

• Document: When you click a feature with the Hyperlink tool, a document or file is launched using the application with which that file type is currently associated.
• Uniform resource locator (URL): When you click a feature with the Hyperlink tool, a Web page is launched in the default Web browser.
• Macro: When you click a feature with the Hyperlink tool, a value is sent to a macro. This option lets you create customized hyperlink behavior.

Selective Labeling