ArcGIS: ArcMap Layout View

Agenda Layout interface Using templates Page properties Data frame properties Toolbars Layout elements Fine-tuning Finishing the layout

The Layout Interface - Empty

The Layout Interface – In use

Using Templates Opening a Layout View window ▫Select ‘Layout View’ from ‘View’ menu ▫Click on the ‘Layout View’ button Creating a layout from a template ▫Open the template file (.mxt) ▫‘Add Data’ to the map template ▫Save work as a map document Creating a template ▫Create the desired layout structure ▫Select “Save As…” from the file menu ▫Choose “Arc Map Templates” (.mxt) as the ‘Save As’ ‘Type’.

Using Templates Special Templates ▫There is a template folder in the bin directory. This contains the templates available at startup. Some of these are standard templates, but some are full base maps for basic mapping needs. Be sure to explore these time-savers Switching Templates ▫There is a “Change Layout” button on the far right of the Layout toolbar. Click this and you will get a dialog for converting to a different layout template.

Page Properties Page Setup Dialog ▫In the page setup dialog you can adjust items which affect the entire layout. There are a few ways to access the dialog  File Menu>Page and Print Setup  Right click the layout>Page and Print Setup View Menu ▫Right click on the layout and see several options  Rules, Guides, Grids, Margins  These tools are available by right clicking in the layout view Options Dialog ▫The items which you can turn on/off in the view menu can be changed in the ‘Layout View’ tab of the options dialog. When you make the changes here, however, they will affect all fiture layouts, not just the current ones.  Tools Menu>Options>Layout View

Date Frame Properties Right click on the Data Frame in the TOC>Properties ▫There are several items which can be set for the data frame in the Data Frame properties dialog. The items of concern when working in layouts are available in the Frame and Grids Tabs Frame Tab ▫Border – add a border in the color and style of your liking to the data frame ▫Background – select a background color for the data frame ▫Drop shadow – gives a subtle 3D effect to the layout Grids Tab ▫Add Graticule – add a grid based on the coordinate system ▫Add Measured Grid – add a grid with custom dimensions ▫Add Reference Grid – add a grid with Row column ID info

Toolbars Tools toolbar ▫Same Toolbar as data view. You can actually zoom in and out of data frames directly on the layout! Layout toolbar ▫Similar to the Tools Toolbar. Used to navigate around the layout page. Data Frame toolbar ▫Tools for rotating your data frame. You can choose a set interval, or you can “eyeball” it

Layout Elements Main elements ▫Data Frame, North Arrow, Scale Bar/Text, Legend Other elements ▫Titles, Graphics, Neat-line, Picture, Object Adding and deleting elements ▫All elements are available in the Insert menu. Select the item from the insert menu. Some elements open a wizard because they need input before being added to the layout. To delete any element, first click on it to select it, then hit the delete key. You may also choose delete from the edit menu if you prefer. Moving and resizing elements ▫Click on an element to select it. When you mouse-over the element, you will notice the pointer with 4 arrows pointing out from it. When you see this cursor, you can click and drag to relocate the element. To resize an element, mouse over one of the corners of the selected element. When you get the two diagonal arrows click and drag to resize the item Element properties ▫You can access element properties by double clicking on the element. You can also select the element, right-click on it, then choose properties. Properties vary by element.

Fine tuning Detailed element arrangement– ▫Available from the Draw toolbar. Also available if you select the element(s) and right click. ▫Align – Line up elements with one another or with page ▫Distribute – Spread items evenly across the page ▫Nudge – Useful when you need to make very small changes ▫Rotate or Flip – Self-explanatory *Graphics only Grouping/ungrouping ▫Grouping elements can make it easier to work with several items at once. Ungrouping can allow you to edit specific parts of complex items. Order ▫Change the drawing order of elements on a Layout

Finishing the Layout Exporting ▫Select Export Map from the file menu. Choose export format (.tiff,.jpg,.emf, etc.) and click on “Options” to change the quality of the output image. Printing ▫Select Print from the file menu..