Creating a new Map¶
There are numerous ways to create a new map:
Toolbar¶
New map:
- Press the arrow beside the new button in the Main toolbar and select New Map
A new blank map will be created
New layer (when no map is open):
- If there are no maps open select New Layer from the new button in the toolbar
- Completing the wizard will create a new map.
Drag and Drop¶
From the filesystem:
- Drag a file or URL from the file system or a browser onto an empty Map editor or empty Layers view.
- A new map containing layers made up from the dragged resource will be created.
From the Catalog view (or other view listing data resources such as Search view).
- Drag a service or resource from the Catalog view or the Search view onto an empty Map editor or empty Layers view.
- A new map containing layers made up from the dragged items will be created.
Catalog¶
- Right click on a service or resource in the Catalog view or the Search view and select Add to New Map
- A new map containing layers made up from the dragged resource will be created.
Related tasks
Using new to add a Map to a Project
Using the Context menu to add a Map to a Project
Using the File menu to add a new Map
Related concepts
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