Map Arrow Element
A typical Layout includes a North Arrow, and Designer XI allows you to add one of your choosing. You need an image file of a North Arrow in a supported format to start, and the requirements are the same as for a standard Picture Element. The key difference between a regular Picture Element and a Map Arrow is that the Map Arrow Element rotates to match the angle of the map, while Pictures do not.
To create a Map Arrow Element, follow these steps:
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Ensure you have a canvas, as stated in Create Page Elements.
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Have your image ready in Windows Explorer. Later, you drag and drop it into the Create Element dialog.
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Click the Add Element
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In the Add Element dialog, click Page Elements.
IMPORTANT: It is required to click Page Elements first if you intend to create a new Element. If you are on Page Templates, then you would create a new Template. -
Click the Add
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In the New Element Type dialog, click Map Arrow, then Next.
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In the Create Element dialog, type a concise and descriptive Name. This Name is seen by end users. This example uses “Standard North Arrow.”
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Notice the Category field. Categories organize your Elements. The first time you want a Category, you type its name into the field. For subsequent Elements, you can choose the Category name from the drop-down.
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Type a Category name. This example uses “North Arrows.”
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Type a Description. This is optional, but it allows you to provide a little more detail about the Element for your end users.
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Drag and drop your image file into position.
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Verify the image.
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Click Apply.
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Repeat with other Map Arrows, if necessary.
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When finished, click the Save
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