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1. rja The Toolbar offers a convenient way to select a tool apply a specific function or change a setting For more information see page 5 The Favorites List provides easy access a customizable list of frequently used tools For more information see page 5 rma lt A EES Sak Sina kee SNE Ei fo ae y x F f P 4 EDIT Edit Area Feature aera 308 ai J p A A Bp Move Area Feature Ctrl Shift M r 3 anit Aso Ka pya int See Delete Area Feature m y NS aan i a j CLEAR Clear Current Selection y aot o i 7 4 s Bi os ea i Insert Pad Site from Library LA lt Sure pra ker E ry Create Area Polygon Features gt i ro M i Ez AED Ba Bs LA Create Line Features gt EA D F a af h li vi E A Create Point Text Features r ta z af Maa a RI Advanced Feature Creation Options b i n y gt Ny x F i S j i Move Reshape Feature s 7 y Fi mf Zo oe gee 4 Vertex Editing 3 p h Ti Eo Attribute Style Functions i iy Crop Combine Split Functions gt i y Advanced Selection Options 3 ED Y Analysis Measurement gt wW E Options b i _ ge a ae m Nahe O A pe Wir ATS lt a ni E 2000 km 5000 km 8000 km Right Click to Display Option Menu ldffture s selected gt lt Italy gt Unknow Area Type 11 113598200 GEO WGSB4 10 26000Q0000 45 1417980957 45 14179810 N 10 26000000 E The2. 19 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Exporting and Printing Maps continued Exporting to a Spatial Database In the same way that Global Mapper provides a streamlined way to import data from a spatial database any loaded data regardless of its origin can be written out to any of the supported database formats As when exporting data in file format the Export submenu provides three database export options raster vector and elevation For more information on establishing a connection to a spatial database see page 10 Exporting Web Ready Files Global Mapper offers several options for creating web ready files from any loaded data layers Under the File menu the Export submenu offers the Export Web Format option that opens a dialog box in which the required format can be chosen Several raster tile options are available including Google and Bing Map Tiles Selecting a tiled format will produce multiple image tiles as well as an accompanying HTML file that automatically renders the map display interface map controls and base map data for the chosen format The Export Web Format command also offers the option to create Keyhole Markup Language KML or KMZ files that can be imported into Google Earth or Google Maps Printing the Map Before sending a map to a connected printer Global Mapper offers several page layout options that can be used to add cartographic elements such as a title legend and scale bar to the map The Ma
3. gmw that records a snapshot of your current map view To save your workspace click the Save button in the toolbar or click the File menu and select Save Workspace If a workspace Load Workspace was not previously saved you will be prompted to name and Save Workspace i choose a location for the file You can also create a duplicate of Save Workspace As an existing workspace by using the File gt Save Workspace As option This function is useful for establishing a workspace template possibly containing all possible layers or covering the full extent of your area of interest Any workspaces created from this template using the Save Workspace As command will inherit all of the layers and settings from the original and can then be individually modified to reflect the requirements of a particular project or jobsite Working with Imported Layers An important consideration when working with workspace files is that they do not actually contain the map data from any files that are imported Instead the workspace records the path to the original file location as well as any edits or configuration that has been applied to this layer If the path to the file location is broken such as when you disconnect from your local network or when the file is deleted or moved to a new location the workspace will not load correctly and an error message will be displayed For this reason workspace files should typically not be shared with other
4. Using the 3D Functionality continued Assigning Height or Depth to Vector Features Any point line or area feature can have a z value associated with it which allows it to be modeled in a 3D environment relative to other vector features or to a loaded terrain surface When importing a vector layer Global Mapper will automatically look for an existing vertical attribute such height or elevation and use that as the z value To manually assign a z value simply add a new attribute to the required feature or features and type the elevation height or depth To make sure Global Mapper recognizes this attribute as a z value open the Options dialog box for the layer in the Overlay Control Center and choose the appropriate attribute field from the Get Elevations from Attribute Value dropdown list It is also possible to add a different z value to each vertex that comprises a line or area feature This procedure is initiated by CE clicking the Vertices button in the Modify Total Length Feature Info dialog box for a selected feature If an elevation value does not already exist for each listed vertex click the Add Elevs button and update each individual vertex as needed 1 2 3 4 a 6 T E J 616103 924 6r5032 299 661051 263 pogarb Aro bao 15 522 621 322 905 613784 375 602766 520 616103 924 5213043 468 51991 32 197 5164918 556 o1s4 764 rad 5142663 144 TIE hae 241 6161567 451 5181155 695 5213043 468 61
5. Global Mapper users based on the assumption that the path to the included data is unique to the original computer Working with Digitized Features Points lines and area features that are created using Global Mapper s Digitizer tools are stored directly in the workspace file Modifications or additions made to any imported data are similarly archived internally within the software and are only applied to the original external data using the export function Global Mapper Package Files An efficient way to share data among Global Mapper users is to create a Global Mapper Package file gmp Unlike the aforementioned workspace format a package file contains all of the map data from any previously imported layers and it retains all of the configuration settings and edits that where applied to these layers My Map gmp A single Global Mapper package file can contain data in any format raster vector and or elevation and as such it provides an extremely efficient tool for exchanging maps and spatial data among Global Mapper users Global Mapper package files also offer a simple way to create backups of important datasets that can easily be reimported in the event of a loss of the original data or hardware failure For more information on exporting see page 19 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Importing Data Supported Data Formats One of the defining characteristics of Global Mapper is the volume and variety of f
6. amp gas operations this tool can be readily applied in any situation in which the same features are drawn at multiple locations Creating a Flattened Site Plan This advanced cut and fill calculation and terrain modification utility is a significantly enhanced version of the cut and fill tool that is available in the standard version of Global Mapper Accessed from the Advanced Feature Creation Options submenu after selecting an area feature and right clicking on the map this tool combines the calculation of the optimal cut and fill values with the creation of a terrain surface that reflects the calculation parameters Options include the determination of slopes or benches that smoothly integrate the flattened site into the surrounding terrain Placing Oil and Gas Symbols GEM includes numerous industry standard oil and gas symbols or icons that can be used to mark well locations and that reflect the status of the well To place a well symbol on the map simply click at the required location with the New Point Feature tool for more information see page 12 and choose from the Oil and Gas symbol options in the Feature Type dropdown list in the Modify Feature Info dialog box Upgrading to Global Energy Mapper Upgrading to Global Energy Mapper requires the registration of the GEM module in the Module Extension License Manager in the File menu To upgrade your license from the standard version of Global Mapper contact Blue Marble Sal
7. 337 km 34 609 km 40 262 km 17 639 km 18 008 km 6 564 km 31 568 km 34 579 km Om 61 337 km 95 946 km 136 21 km 153 85 km 171 85 km 180 42 km 211 99 km 246 57 km When rendered in Global Mapper s 3D window vector features with an associated z value will appear above or below a loaded terrain surface layer The 3D View Properties dialog box provides several check boxes that are used to control the display of these vector features Edit Position Edit Elevation Edit Length Copy to Clipboard Delete Selected Vertices Update Elevations from Terrain Cancel 18 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Exporting and Printing Maps General Export Considerations Efficient file exporting and map sharing are essential components of any GIS and play a major role in the functional makeup of Global Mapper Just as the software can support a vast array of file formats for importing similarly hundreds of file types can be exporting ensuring Global Mapper s interoperability with countless third party applications When exporting data from Global Mapper there are several issues and factors that need to be taken into account All compatible layers and or visible features will be exported by default In other words Global Mapper will create a single file for all layers by merging multiple layers into one file In order to export the contents of a specific layer it will first be necessary to deselect the u
8. Detauk Decimal or Separate After selectin g the re qul red file YOU aA Decal ot Seperate Unclassified Line Feature b t d t 7 t Coordinate Line Prefix Assign Loaded Point Features the Classification WI e promote O assign certain None Coordinates appear immediately at the start Unknown PoitFeatwe sd p p 8 2 of any lines in the text file that they appear in Unknown Point Feature Z i i All coordinate lines begin with the text string pa ram ete rs fo r t h e Im po rted fi le suc h C specified below For example some ASCII formats z Include attributes from lines with coordinate data may begin a coordinate line with xv aS t h eo rd eran d fo rm at of t h e V Treat 3rd coordinate value as elevation Break Line Area Features on Change in Field 13 coordinate values the number of r TERTE D a Rows to Skip at Start of File header rows in the file and whether or Select Coordinate Difset Scale not to import accompanying attributes Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 mM porti ng Data continued Geo rectifying Image Files Global Mapper s Image Rectifier function provides a powerful tool for creating a geographically referenced raster layer from virtually any image file or PDF The procedure usually involves identifying visible features in the imported image and tagging each of these with their corresponding coordinates To import an image you can either use the standard File gt File Options Open Ctrl
9. Overlay Control Center lists all loaded layers and allows certain settings to be applied to these layers The Scale Bar and other display features are managed using the Map Layout function The Digitizer Right Click Menu offers an extensive collection of tools for creating or editing features on the map For more information see page 12 Information about a selected feature as well the coordinates of the cursor are displayed on the Status Bar Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Navigating the Interface continued Menus The menus in Global Mapper are intuitively organized by function and offer access to all of the features and functions in the application Note that as with other software titles there are often many ways to access a particular function in Global Mapper For example the action of importing a layer can be performed using the Open Data File option in the File menu the Open Data File button in the toolbar or by using the CtrltO keyboard shortcut How you chose to perform this and other commonly used functions comes down to your personal preference The following summarizes the primary function of each menu File The File menu contains all of the options for importing exporting and saving data It also includes a list of recently imported files providing convenient access to frequently used layers Edit The singular function of the Edit menu is to enable the copying and pasting of features and
10. current WOKS GS siseseid E R Eaa Ctrl S Oa WOK O T E A E E E A E E Ctrl W Unodd remove aaye AE A eC eee ee Ctrl U Copy selected features to the clipboard ssessesssesrsssrrnssrrssrenssrnssrensrressrrrssrrsrerssrrnsreesereesrreseerseeee Ctrl C Delete and copy selected features to the clipboard essessssssssrsssrressrrserressrrssrersrreserrserererrresrrrsreess Ctrl X Paste features from the clipboard to a Selected layer eccccccsssecccessececeesececeeeseceseeeceeeeneceesenes Ctrl V Open the Overlay CONG Centot ceciren e EN Alt C Tools Selection Dioer Ee een me tron ee ee nn mm rn a A eee ee Alt D marci La e g ke TOO eerie etek terete ters nc NNT to rs eT ra nee ne ne en eee eee Alt P PVE SUS TO siete nossa cease E ee cece onaeioone E EE Alt M ZOOM VOC beecesa esse E E Alt Z Zooming and Panning LOO MV a E E eannwe ee Page Down La Sla T EAE E E A E AE E E onesie E E E E E E E E E Page Up Zoom to TUN CXTENT of all loaded Cala eenecrcunenir nn A Home Pan the Map 1 4 screen increments csasseacaseseencoscatancesaneevessennonvansdes ocavanneccsubeeereseareueuosaiewessabs Arrow Keys Pan the Map Entire Screen s rcaceieczadincicosatinsinsnisbadaduradediaubaneucdsasstecwasiibadeduietarmpasieaaeeetadss Ctrl Arrow Keys Digitizer Functions Edit the feature under the CUfFSOf sssessssesseeseserresrresssreresrrerssreressrersserreserersseeresereesseeee Left Double Click Select a feature and automatically enter move Mode
11. fill pattern symbol style etc Elevation Units for Unspecfied Elevation Values METERS Raster Options l z Classify Unclassified Area Features As The Raster Options dialog box includes tools for establishing omae O transparency adjusting color balance contrast etc and cropping Classy Unclassified Line Features As an image to a defined area Elevation Options The available Elevation Options include tools for offsetting elevation values in the layer and for defining the range of visible elevations Classify Unclassified Point Features As Unknown Point Feature Each of the Options dialog boxes includes a Projection tab which is used to reinterpret the coordinate values associated with the selected layer Adjusting these projection parameters will result in the contents of the layer being physically moved to a new location and should only be performed when you know the original coordinate settings were incorrect To simply reproject your map use the Projection tab in the Configuration dialog box for more information see page 6 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Layer and File Management continued Saving Your Workspace The workspace is the core file management component of Global Mapper It allows you to store information about the layers that are displayed on the map as well as any settings or configuration that have been applied to these layers At its most basic level a workspace is a file
12. sssesssssssreresrrressrereseresssreresreresseens Alt Left Click Jnd aS Opra OD ei E E oelsee nace canctanaveodaonivenccseedemceess Ctrl Z AG SNC A ON agar ach setce cst dere its ces etc cess ass acct sarees el aac awn tee paces er ocean asec daciaaieeoareeanen Esc Delete the selected TeatU E sisenes nor ee eee Delete Undelete the selected feature arc snccrccteieseusnactsaceutervannnwesteentoraravebesbantotemarseniwesteaessasint Shift Delete Temporarily disable snapping when drawing a feature cccccccsseccccessececeenecceeeeseeeeseneees Alt Left Click Custom Keyboard Shortcuts Additional keyboard shortcuts can be manually assigned using the Favorites dropdown list in the toolbar For more information see page 5 23 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 How do l How do l register Global Mapper After installing Global Mapper launch the software and you will see the Register Global Mapper widow If you purchased a license enter the order number as prompted to unlock the full functionality For more information see page 2 How do I reproject a layer Open the Configuration dialog box Tools gt Configure select the Projection tab and update the projection and coordinate parameters as needed These settings will be applied to all loaded data and will be applied to exported layers How do change the background color of the map window Click the View menu and choose Background Color The selected color will be reta
13. 0 command or File gt Rectify Georeference Imagery If you choose the latter you have the option to directly export the resulting raster file after the required control points have been assigned After selecting the file to be imported the Image Rectifier dialog box is displayed showing E 1 0694262211 42 3561 795212 A Ground Control Point GCP Entry f Ground Control Point GCP Projection an overview of the Image a Pixel 344 9710695155 x Easting Lon 71 04 9 8393 V AddPointtoList Geographic Latitude Longitude WGS84 arc degrees zoomed view of the image in oo ME a See z Ground Control Points Double click to Center on Control Point which the control points can be aude pee Le Pointi 431 214 768 131 71 0647933611 42 3524076111 71 03 53 2561 W 42 21 8 6674 N Shit Apply preci sely placed and a Zoomable MPoint2 344 971 618 884 71 0693998056 42 3561784444 71 04 9 8393 W 42 21 22 2424 N 7 Cancel view of the current map To T i Help begin the process click an identifiable point on the image click the corresponding point in the adjacent map and click the Add Point to List button Repeat this process for several additional points spaced as far apart as possible Alternatively you can manually type the X and Y pixel values from the image and or type the corresponding coordinate values derived from surveyed ground c
14. BLUE MARBLE GEOGRAPHICS MIND THE GAP BETWEEN WORLD AND MAP 9 Stoel Mapes ao Edit View Tools Analysis ra alx alalala a Salelaieial a ae 2 Color Lidar by RGB Elev a 4 6 4 42 14 4 4 Sli lt ale POP 1 105259900 GEO WGS84 117 0675244974 102 6076055830 Coor Global Mapper Getting Started Guide Welcome to Global Mapper Thank you for downloading Global Mapper the all in one GIS application that everyone can use This remarkable software combines a powerful array of spatial data processing tools with an unmatched list of compatible file formats resulting in a program that no GIS professional or map enthusiast should be without As you begin to explore the wealth of features and functions in Global Mapper you will quickly learn that this is a truly unique software tool Nowhere else will you find a single application that offers the level of data support digitizing capabilities soatial analysis and map creating tools at a cost that will ensure a rapid return on your investment At Blue Marble Geographics we are committed to ensuring our customers are provided with the information and tools necessary to effectively use the software they have purchased To that end we are pleased to offer a number of resources to help you get up and running in no time This Getting Started Guide is designed to assist you with the basic operation of Global Mapper and to help yo
15. Detecting and Ranging data provides the raw material for creating highly accurate terrain surfaces or other elevation derived layers In its native format LIDAR is a series of closely spaced points each of which contains precise coordinates an elevation a classification that denotes the type of feature that the point represents ground vegetation building etc and several additional attributes Recent developments in Global Mapper have expanded support for both the standard LiDAR files las as well as the compressed version of the format laz An optional LIDAR module is available that offers advanced LiDAR processing tools for more information or to purchase the LIDAR module visit the Blue Marble web site LIDAR data is imported using the standard import procedure Ctrl O however the subsequent import options dialog box is unique to this format In this window the data can be filtered sampled and if required can be directly gridded avoiding the need to render the point data F ela ala olol o o ala ataim e 6 If the point cloud itself is imported the points will inherit the colors of the currently selected shader and will reflect the elevation value if no actual color values have been assigned to each point Using the layer s options dialog box the color of the points can be changed to represent other variables such as classification or intensity Also unique to this format is the Edit function which is accessed by
16. at does not allow the mixing of different Global Mapper package files can also be employed as a means for entity types i e points lines and areas within a single F rae i shape file Thus you need to specify which entity types backing up critical datasets This ensures that the data can be you wish to export and what file to export them to effectively restored in the event of a loss of the original data or Split Export Based on Do Not Spit Export hardware failure To create a package file click the File menu and Dee eee eee shapefiles with a PRJ file so disable if you have trouble select Export gt Export Global Mapper Package File Generate 3D Features Using Loaded Elevation Data Add Feature Type LAYER Attribute to DBF Add Feature Map Name MAP_NAME Attribute to DBF Exporting Vector Raster and Elevation Layers T Add Style Attributes to DBF Generate Multi Patch Features for Areas Unlike Global Mapper s import process in which a single Open I Save Feature Elevations as Measures e PolyLineZ command is used to access all compatible data exporting requires the selection of a data type vector raster or elevation and subsequently a specific file format The Export submenu under the File menu offers these three options The selection of a format for the exported data will depend on the intended use of the resulting file and its compatibility with the third party software into which it will be imported
17. ata to add cartographic features such digitized features and as a scale bar legend and a configuration settings to a compass rose to the map Workspace file The Feature Info Tool is used to view attribute data and The View Shed Tool is used to select a The Pan Tool allows the map to other information when a point on the map from which to be grabbed and dragged to feature is selected perform a view shed analysis recenter on a new location The Image Swipe Tool allows a raster The Zoom Tool is used to zoom to e blim i layer to temporarily uncovered to a desired location on the map reveal any underlying layers The Measure Tool temporarily The 3D Path Profile Tool is The Digitizer Tool controls the changes the cursor into a used to create a line feature Creation and editing of vector measuring device that can be used on a terrain surface for the features lines points and to determine length and area purpose of generating a areas on the map For more cross sectional profile information see page 12 The customizable Favorites Setup Favorites List gt List provides easy access to BUFFER Create Butters Around Selected Feature s The Run Favorite frequently used tools and Create Rectangular Square Ares button initiates the allows keyboard shortcuts TRACE Create New Line Area Feature Trace Model function selected in to be assigned to selected Setup Favorites List the Favorites List functions _ Clear Sut
18. ation and Registration Installing Global Mapper The current version of Global Mapper is freely downloadable from the following web page www bluemarblegeo com global mapper product download complete ph Depending on your computer s operating system you can choose either the 32 bit or 64 bit version The latter will allow you to take full advantage of the extra memory available for 64 bit applications and will improve the performance of the software To install Global Mapper simply double click or run the downloaded executable file global_ mapper setup exe or global mapper setup 64bit exe Installation will take no more than a couple of minutes Registering Global Mapper The first time you launch Global Mapper you will see the Register Global Mapper window The option you select will determine the level of functionality available to you when you run the software f Order ID from Recent Purchase Enter your order number and Global Mapper will be automatically registered unlocking the full functionality of the software This procedure requires an internet connection If you have purchased a license for the software please enter the order ID provided to you when you purchased the software below By Connect to a Network License Server ee ee ee ee ee If you choose to continue without registering you will not be able to If your company has chosen to deploy Global Mapper using the Fy asia jee aa aaa papel Soa screen every time yo
19. ayer specific functions k Pr Roads 512 Features There are two ways in which a layer or overlay can be removed from the map display the adjacent box in the Overlay Control Center can be unchecked or the selected layer can be removed completely by clicking the Close Overlay button Using the uncheck option the layer is retained and can be simply checked on again when needed Closing an overlay permanently removes it and any unsaved edits or created features will be lost The key functional components of the Overlay Control Center are the Options button which opens the Options dialog box that is used to adjust certain settings pertaining to a layer and the list of tools or commands that is displayed after right clicking on a layer In both cases the available functions and tools apply only to the selected layer and will vary depending on the type of data raster vector or elevation contained within this layer The Options Dialog Box The tabs in the Options dialog box differ depending on the type of data Feature Tpes Lbsle Bevaton Area She Projection contained in the selected layer Fora E Use Selected Attribute Value for Name Vector Options a a The primary functions of the Vector Options dialog box include C Use Custom Formatting String for Name managing the display of labels assigning features to a feature type en category and adjusting the display characteristics of the features in Ofut gt SOSOSC S S S the layer
20. cess to their spatial data archives though Web Map Service WMS Web Coverage Service WCS and other online protocols and Global Mapper includes preconfigured links to many of these servers To initiate the download process click the Download Free Maps Imagery from Online Sources quick start button on the introductory screen or click the Download Online Data button from the toolbar In both cases the resulting dialog box will list all of the available Data Sources categorized by type or by geographic area After expanding a category list simply select the required data source and set the extent of the data to download using the options at the bottom of the window On occasion you may find that the service that you require is not available and you will see an error message to that effect This circumstance may be due to routine system maintenance excessive traffic or other technical issues Unfortunately Blue Marble has no control over the availability of these online map sources so it is recommended that you save the data to a local file so you do not have to continually depend on the streamed service See below for more information Premium Data Sources Blue Marble has partnered with several commercial data providers to offer convenient access to high quality imagery and elevation datasets If you select one of the Premium Content options in the Online Data Source dialog box you will be prompted to enter the appropriate log in details or da
21. ch feature has an existing attribute that matches a corresponding value in the data being joined The join can be based on a one to one match where each entry in the imported data matches just one feature on the map or it can be based on a one to many approach where an individual record in the data being joined is assigned to several features on the map To initiate the join process right click on the target layer in the Overlay Control Center and choose JOIN TABLE Supported formats for the external tabular data include txt csv and dbf The attribute calculation function which is also accessed by right clicking on the layer in the Overlay Control Select Existing or Create New Attribute to Assign Calculated Values To Population Density z o ON Center is used to create a new attribute field by Operation Divide 7 applying a calculation to an existing attribute C Use Fixed Vale Calculation options include standard numeric 9 ET operations such as add and multiply and can use a fixed e value or the value in a second field for the calculation 14 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Using the 3D Functionality Working with 3D Data In order to utilize Global Mapper s 3D functionality the data with which you are working must have an inherent elevation or height value Both vector features and appropriately formatted raster layers can include this Z value and can be modeled in a three dimensional perspe
22. ctive The most common application for 3D data is to generate a terrain surface which is the basis of many of Global Mapper s analytical functions such as watershed delineation and flood level modeling A height value can also be applied to a vector feature or to individual vertices that comprise a vector feature which allows the feature to be extruded from a terrain surface Where to Find 3D Data As with the standard raster and vector data formats there are numerous sources of 3D or elevation data Global Mapper s Download Online Data function provides several preformatted datasets that can be downloaded free of charge or through a subscription to one of the listed data providers Global Mapper also supports dozens of preexisting elevation formats such as DEM and Arc Info Grid files that are imported using the normal File gt Import process Simple text files that include elevation values along with coordinates can be imported using the File gt Import Generic ASCII Text File s command and can be gridded to create an elevation layer Finally LIDAR Light Detection and Ranging data can be imported and processed to create a high resolution surface model For more information on working with LIDAR in Global Mapper see page 16 Grid Options Gridding Grid Bounds Creating a Terrain Map from 3D Vector Features The process of generating a raster elevation layer from an array of vector features that contain an elevation value involve
23. dules or third party extensions To activate these add on components click the Help menu and choose Module Extension License Manager Modules require the purchase of the appropriate license and include Global Energy Mapper for more information see page 21 and the LIDAR module for more information see page 16 Extensions are typically developed and registered by third party developers Two preconfigured extensions are installed with Global Mapper the Overview Map extension and the COAST extension for analyzing the financial impact of coastal flooding Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Navigating the Interface Software Layout Global Mapper s user interface has been designed to provide easy and intuitive access to all of the software s features and functions The key elements of the interface are the menus the toolbar and of course the map window itself A variety of dialog boxes and floating windows provide access to additional tools or more advanced functionality The Title Bar displays information about the version of Global Mapper and the name of the current Workspace For more information see page 8 see page 4 0 b091813 64 bit Lidar Analysis Search GPS Help 3 Global Map File Edit View Tools per v dj 16 4191 Menus provide access to most of Global Mapper s core functionality For more information alalala C Atlas Shader a a Set up Favorites Shortcut Keys
24. e an extremely large file Note that saving data will take considerably longer than simply displaying it on the map so be prepared to wait some time for the file to be saved 11 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Using the Digitizer The Digitizer Tool Arguably the most powerful tool in Global Mapper the Digitizer allows you to create delete edit move reconfigure and copy points lines and area features on the map The most frequently used digitizer components can be accessed directly from the toolbar at the top of the map window but many more tools are available by right clicking on the map after the Digitizer has been enabled When used by itself the Digitizer is a selection tool After clicking the Digitizer button in the toolbar the position of the cursor is represented by a crosshair with the word EDIT displayed below and in this mode points lines and area features can be selected in preparation for editing moving etc Individual features can be selected by simply clicking the feature on the map or multiple features can be simultaneously selected by clicking and dragging a box that encompasses the extent of the required features or by holding the Ctrl key while selecting multiple individual features Drawing Freehand Features The following buttons are used to manually create vector features on the map Use this tool to create area features or polygons by repeatedly left clicking on the map Right click to add the fi
25. ed Vertices can then be selected with the Digitizer tool and using the right click gt Vertex Editing function can be modified in several ways To restore the original geometric shape or position of a feature select it with the Digitizer tool and choose Move Reshape Feature s gt Restore Original Shape of Selected Features Deleting Features The easiest way to delete a feature in Global Mapper is to select it with the Digitizer tool and use the Delete key on your keyboard Although the feature will be removed from view it is not permanently erased and can be easily recovered if necessary Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl Z immediately after deleting the feature will undo the deletion Alternatively you can toggle the display of all deleted features using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl Shift D and using the Digitizer tool right click and choose the Undelete option 13 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Working with Attributes The Modify Feature Info Dialog Box The Modify Feature Info dialog box appears whenever a new feature is created or when the right click gt EDIT oe l Name fo option is chosen after a feature has been selected with 7 is tae s eature ype the Digitizer tool This dialog box offers several tools for Unknown Poirt Featwe Creste New Type establishing the style settings of the features and for EREET adding or editing attributes either individually or User Created Features collectivel
26. es at gmorders bluemarblegeo com 21 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Global Mapper Help Documents Where to Find Help Help Getting Started Guide Global Mapper s searchable help system is automatically installed with the software and is accessed from the Help menu or by clicking the F1 key You can either browse through the contents section or search for a keyword to n aa i find information on the function in question Embedded D Recorded Webinars hyperlinks help you navigate between sections and Frequently Asked Questions FAQ provide supplementary information about the selected Shortcut Key List topic f Global Mapper Forum d Find Data Online Online Resources Anonline version of the complete User s Manual is available here www bluemarblegeo com knowledgebase global mapper Help_ Main html The content of the various help pages are also available in PDF format www bluemarblegeo com knowledgebase global mapper GlobalMapperHelp pdf Recordings of the monthly Global Mapper webinar series which cover a variety of topics in the software can be viewed here www bluemarblegeo com products previous webinars php The Global Mapper Forum The Global Mapper Forum is an active online community of users and experts from a wide variety of industries and fields Forum participants have the opportunity to ask questions offer tips and participate in discussions about the use of the software and its fu
27. files of a specific type into another format and or to reproject the data to another coordinate system Scripting can also be used to automate multiple tasks in a workflow A script is a simple text file that contains a series of commands and associated parameters for importing processing and exporting data For more information on scripting go to the following web page www bluemarblegeo com knowledgebase global mapper ScriptReference html BLUE MARBLE GEOGRAPHICS MIND THE GAP BETWEEN WORLD AND MAP 77 WATER STREET HALLOWELL MAINE 04347 USA 800 616 2725 1 207 622 4622 FAX 207 622 4656 WWW BLUEMARBLEGEO COM 24 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013
28. grid tiles of a user specified width and height Most of the remaining buttons on the Digitizer toolbar are for editing selected vector features and will be discussed below Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Using the Digitizer continued Advanced Digitizing Tools While most standard vector features can be created using the previously listed buttons there are a number of additional Digitizer tools that are accessed by right clicking on the map These tools are organized in submenus by type areas lines and points and provide more advanced drawing functionality Editing Vector Features Create Area Polygon Features Create Line Features Create Point T ext Features Advanced Feature Creation Options Move Reshape Feature s Options SE Fea v AREA Create New Area Feature RANGE RING Create Range Ring s Create New Line with Dist Bearing COGO Input GRID Create Regular Grid of User Specified Size Orientation Create Coverage Area Concave Hull for Point Features Create Arc Area Create Circular Elliptical Area Create Rectangular Square Area Create Rotated Rectangle Area 3 Point Draw Create Rectangular Square Area Specify Coordinates Create Square Areas of Fixed Ground Area Global Mapper provides tools for editing both the geometry or physical appearance of vector objects as well as the attributes or information that is associated with each feature Edits can be applied to features c
29. he rectification process see page 10 When importing it is possible to select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl or Shift key while selecting the required files in the Open dialog box Alternatively you can open all compatible files in a specified folder or directory tree using the File gt Open All Files in a Directory Tree command Finally and perhaps most conveniently you can simply drag and drop a compatible file onto the Global Mapper window to automatically initiate the import process Importing Text Files Text files containing a list of coordinate values can be imported into Global Mapper and used to create points Import Type Coordinate Delimeter ox C Point Only All Features are Points Select the characters that are used to separate the H mit eM inates i inate line from the file Select t lines or area features To initiate the Poi Line end Area Features ee oe E Elevation Grid from 3D Point Data i i i Auto Detect C Comma Help text file import process use the File gt Sa eee eee Seas ce H g x 7 Easting Longitude Coordinate First Tab Import Generic ASCII Text File s C Y 2 Northing Latitude Coordinate First Feature Classificat c i eature Classification comman d WOFRNOWT TAR WET ne ee Assign Loaded Area Features the Classification MGRS USNG Format Coordinates 1 ert nknown Area Type si Fields to Skip at Start of Line 0 i ie gy lara Assign Loaded Line Features the Classification SE ee
30. ile formats that can be imported into the software In the current version over 200 file types are supported including all common spatial formats such as ESRI shapefiles KML files MrSID imagery and LiDAR elevation files Virtually any type of geospatial data is supported in Global Mapper including raster vector 2D and 3D whether referenced or not If Global Mapper doesn t support your data let us know and Blue Marble developers will do their best to add it as a supported format A list of the currently supported formats is available in the Global Mapper section of bluemarblegeo com Importing Vector Raster and Elevation Layers There are several ways to import data into Global Mapper You can use the File gt Open Data File s command you can click the Open Data File s button in the toolbar or you can use the Ctrl O keyboard shortcut In each case you will be prompted to browse to the required file to initiate the import process Aside from text files as noted below all vector raster and elevation formats are imported using the same dialog box and the same procedure Global Mapper is able to differentiate the different formats and automatically assigns each to the appropriate overlay type If required you may be asked to define the coordinate parameters to verify the data format for files with unconventional suffixes or to manual rectify the file if there is no inherent geographic reference information For more information on t
31. ined for all future Global Mapper sessions How to I recover a deleted feature Use the Ctrl Shift D keyboard shortcut to toggle the display of deleted features Select the required feature with the Digitizer tool right click on the map and choose Undelete to restore the feature to its original state How do add text to the map without an accompanying symbol Select the New Point tool from the toolbar and click at the location of the map where you would like to place the text In the resulting Modify Feature Info dialog box type the text you would like to add in the Name field and choose Text from the Feature Type dropdown list How do save map layers from an online data source for offline use After the required online data is displayed on in the map window click the File menu and choose Export gt Export Raster Image Format In the Export Options dialog box make sure the Export Bounds settings match the geographic coverage requirements Leaving the default All Loaded Data may result in an extremely large file and increase processing time After the export process is complete close the connection to the online data in the Overlay Control Center and import the previously exported file How do automate data processing tasks in Global Mapper There are several tools that can be employed to streamline certain data processing tasks In the File menu the Batch Convert Reproject command can be used to collectively translate multiple
32. lid The default setting assumes all ond points are valid Lower values make the valid grid stay tighter around known data points J Tight Loose jf Use 3D Line Features as Constraints i e Breaklines lf Flatten 3D Area Features Taper 3D Area Features Using Curve Value i Ignore Zero Elevations Save Triangulation Network TIN as a Vector Layer Heights Relative to Ground Using Loaded Grd Layers Fill Entire Bounding Box Instead of Just Inside Convex Hull Export Grids Directly to Global Mapper Grid Files Rather Than Displaying in the Main Map View Use with Gridding Tab options to Allow Grdding of Very Large Data Sets 15 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Using the 3D Functionality continued Visualizing the Map as a 3D Model A supplementary map window in Global Mapper provides the means to view any data with a height or elevation value as a three dimensional model This window is opened JM the Show 3D View button in the toolbar Many of the same zooming and panning functions that are used in the 2D map view are also available in the 3D window Additional tools allow the vertical exaggeration to be increased the perspective to be changed to ground level and water inundation to be simulated The 3D window also includes a Save function that allows the current 3D view to be saved as an image Working with LiDAR Data A rapidly emerging source of data in the GIS field LIDAR Light
33. n can be represented by a symbol on the map The GPS menu controls the configuration and interaction between Global Mapper and your GPS device Help The Help menu provides a single point of access for the various help options and other resources that are available for Global Mapper For more information see page 22 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Navigating the Interface continued The Toolbar The various buttons on Global Mapper s toolbar offer the most convenient way to select a tool to open certain dialog boxes or to switch between one function and another If necessary button groups denoted by a dividing line can be removed from the toolbar using the Toolbars option in the View menu or can be undocked or moved to another position in the toolbar The following are the key buttons in the toolbar The Downoad Online bata button The Overlay Control Center button offers access to a wealth of online data ACUVALES the dialog box for sources such as WMS and WFS For managing loaded data layers For more information see page 11 more information see page 7 The Open Data Files button is wa The Configuration button opens used to initiate the import of data in any supported format For more information see page 9 the Configuration window that is used to establish numerous settings in the software For more information see page 6 The Save button saves the The Map Layout button is used status of all imported d
34. nal point which is automatically connected to the first point Regular rectangle areas are created using this tool by left clicking and dragging your mouse to the opposite corner To create a square hold the Shift button down while dragging The vertex mode line tool is used to create line features by clicking at each desired shape point on the map The line is terminated using the right mouse button Use the trace mode line tool to create freehand lines by clicking and holding the left mouse button while moving the mouse Similar to the rectangle area tool the rectangle line tool creates squares or rectangles by left clicking and dragging your mouse In this case only the perimeter line is drawn a le ie amp Point features or text are created by selecting this tool and simply clicking at the required location on the map Eea ai E When using any of these tools the completion of the drawing function triggers the Modify Feature Info dialog box in which the name feature type attributes and target layer are assigned Additional Digitizer Buttons 12 The Global Mapper toolbar contains a number of additional buttons for activating specialized vector creation tools The CoGo tool is used to create line or area features by entering specific dimensions and bearings the Range Ring tool generates concentric circular area features of a specified dimension around a selected point and the Grid tool is used to create an array of
35. nd slope shader patterns and allows new patterns to be created Projection The Projection tab is used to alter the coordinate reference information for both onscreen display and export of data Numerous preconfigured projection and datum options are available and custom systems can be added as needed This is the feature to use if you need to reproject a layer from one system to another before exporting While the Configuration dialog box offers access to most of Global Mapper s preferences and settings options many other components of the software contain feature specific settings that are established when performing that function For example when exporting a file in a particular format many of the preferences associated with the exported file are set in the Export Options dialog box 6 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Layer and File Management The Overlay Control Center The Overlay Control Center is Global Mapper s layer management tool It can be opened from the Tools menu by clicking the Open Control Center button in the Toolbar or by using the keyboard shortcut Alt C lie Elevation l ABE Terain Unlike most other dialog boxes the Overlay Control Center can remain open while using other tools in the software Many Global Mapper users prefer to keep this dialog box visible as it is frequently needed to hide or show specific layers to adjust certain Fr S ee charcteristics of the layers or to perform other ee l
36. nrequired layers in the Overlay Control Center There is no automated process for saving edits or additions to an imported file In order to save changes to the source file you need to export the layer in the same format and overwrite the Original file The projection and coordinate settings for any exported data are established in the Projection tab of the Configuration dialog box for more information see page 6 Regardless of the projection parameters of each imported layer this global projection will be assigned to all exports Each export format s options dialog box has a set of format specific settings that are applied to the file being exported Common to all formats are an Export Bounds option that can be used to limit the geographic extent of the data being exported and a Gridding or Tiling option that can be used to break up a single large file into several smaller files Exporting Global Mapper Package Files Shapefic Export po Sl When sharing data with other users of Global Mapper the Global Fle Selection Gridding Export Bounds Mapper Package format is the preferred choice This proprietary F Goat lens format supports all compatible data types and allows multiple File C Temp States shp Select layers to be simultaneously transferred in a single compressed E file When imported the Global Mapper package file will recreate gi _ sa the layer structure of the original data 5 ep o Set E The shapefile form
37. omatically Added Favorites Setup Favorites Shortcut Keps re ce rr e Rasy i 4 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Setting Preferences The Configuration Dialog Box The Configuration dialog box can be opened from the Tools menu or by clicking the Configuration button in the toolbar Organized in a series of tabs it provides a single location for establishing personal settings and preferences that control many of the features and functions of the software The following summarizes the settings available in each tab aero Paint Styles Vertical Options Shader Options Projection General General Vector Display Area Styles Line Styles The General tab options include the establishment of Grid Display Shift G default units of measurement map grid display coordinate Sii ees ee Grd Spacing format as well as numerous miscellaneous settings 2 7 Vector Display i i Show All Grid Lines Regardless of Zoom Scale The function of the Vector Display tab is to control the 7 Etendi Gad Lines Beyond Loaded Data Bourke appearance of point line and area features on the map Distance Scale Display Shift 5 S fi i d fil d di R h t No Scale Display Scale Using Distance Units pecific options include filtering data types adjusting the Esra emi Se layer display order rendering deleted features and No Legend Metric meters Statute feet enabling or disabling snapping when drawing ne
38. ontrol points After all of the control points have been assigned click the OK button to create a new raster layer To correct any errant registration points select the layer in the Overlay Control Center right click and choose RECTIFY Modify Layer Position Projection Working with Spatial Databases As an alternative to importing files advanced users can establish a direct connection to an existing spatial database which allows Global Mapper to both read and write vector data directly from the database tables Among the supported database types are ESRI ArcSDE ESRI File and Personal Geodatabases My SQL Spatial Oracle Spatial PostGIS and Spatialite The ESRI databases also support raster data formats and are only available in the 32 bit version of Global Mapper To establish a connection to a spatial database open the Spatial Database Connection Manager Tools gt Connection Manager click the New button and enter the required settings To import data from a connected database click the File menu and choose Open Spatial Database select the database name click the Open button and select from the available tables 10 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Accessing Data Online Using the Download Online Data Function A great way to get started making maps with Global Mapper is to download some of the many free online datasets Numerous government agencies organizations and commercial companies provide direct streaming ac
39. p Layout button in the toolbar provides access to the Page Layout Setup dialog box Additionally the File gt Open Data File at Fixed Screen Location command allows any supported image file such as a company logo to be placed a specified location within the page layout In the File menu the Print Preview command displays a low resolution view of the map to be printed allowing the layout to be modified if needed The Print command will send the map to the selected printer based on the Print Setup settings page size orientation etc that were previously established Creating a Geospatial PDF Capturing a map view as a Portable Document Format PDF allows the map to be shared with virtually anyone regardless of their computer s operating system Global Mapper s PDF export function also retains the inherent layering structure and geographic referencing information so that the map viewer can turn on and off layers as needed can see the coordinates when their cursor is moved over the map and can perform simple cartographic functions such as measuring distances Exporting a PDF is similar to sending a map to a printer and includes many of the same setup options To create a PDF click File gt Export gt Export PDF File Capturing a Screenshot 20 Perhaps the simplest way to share a map the Capture Screen Contents to Image command is an available option in the File menu or by using the Shift C keyboard shortcut The resul
40. reated in Global Mapper or to features from an imported vector layer Note modifications made to an imported layer are not applied to the source file and the layer must be exported to apply these updates in the original file format SEEEEEERE Sees atetetetetete ETETEA ESANA tpececbeststete EDIT Edit Area Feature Move Area Feature Ctrl Shift M Delete Area Feature b ox C6066 ee ee PSSS aSa a aata Create Area Polygon Features Create Line Features Create Point Text Features Advanced Feature Creation Options Move Reshape Feature s Vertex Editing Attribute Style Functions gt gt b Crop Combine Split Functions gt Advanced Selection Options b Analysis Measurement gt Options b na betel aaa N Leo E d ee CLEAR Clear Current Selection f Before initiating any editing function the feature or features must be selected with the Digitizer tool as previously described The act of selecting a feature activates several additional buttons in the toolbar that offer such options as moving rotating scaling and converting features Additional geometric editing options are available by right clicking on the map Global Mapper also provides the ability to edit the shape and size of individual lines or area features by adding moving or deleting vertices or shape points To enable this function make sure the option to display vertices for selected objects right click gt Options is enabl
41. right clicking after selecting one or more of the LIDAR points on the map In this dialog box the point s classification can be edited and other attributes modified Creating a terrain surface from loaded LIDAR data involves using Global Mapper s standard gridding tool for more information see page 15 and using the resulting elevation layer any of the 3D analysis processes can be performed with a high level of precision 16 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Using the 3D Functionality continued 3D Analysis Functions Global Mapper offers a number of analysis tools that utilize loaded elevation or terrain layers Unless noted these tools are accessed from the Analysis menu Watershed Modeling This tool is used to delineate the potential for the terrain to support the flow of water using linear features to represent stream channels and area features to outline watersheds or catchment areas Path Profile Line of Site A Path Profile is a cross sectional view of the terrain as represented by a line feature The Line of Site analysis which will only work with a single segment line shows where obstructions impede the view or transmission path from one end of the line to the other View shed Analysis The view shed analysis tool outlines which areas are visible or are within the broadcast range of defined location Options such as azimuth range distance and height of the point of origin can be customized in the view
42. s gridding the data This procedure typically follows oc ee the import of an XYZ text file or LIDAR file but it can also be Grid Spacing performed using other vector files such as contours To i LE ER create an elevation grid from a selected layer right click on oe a oe the layer in the Overlay Control Center and choose GRID or Description Triangulated Hlevation Gridl Yads 0 arc degrees if gridding several layers choose Create Elevation Grid from 3D Vector Data from the Analysis menu In both cases the Elevation Grid Creation Options dialog box will appear which offers a number of options for configuring the gridding process 3D Options and Preferences By default an elevation layer will be displayed using the multi colored Atlas Shader although there are several additional options in the Shader dropdown list in the toolbar A simulated hill shade or shadow effect will also be applied to accentuate variations in the terrain This can be disabled using the Hill Shade button in the toolbar E i Additional 3D options can be established in the Configuration dialog box For more information see page 6 you wish to change the ground units that the resolution is specified in you need to change the curent projection on the Projection tab of the Configuration dialog Elevation Grid No Data Distance Criteria This setting controls how far from a known data point that an elevation gid cell has to be before it is considered inva
43. shed analysis setup dialog box Water Level Rise Flood Simulation Based on a selected area or on actual sea level the Water Level Rise Flooding tool outlines those areas that will be impacted by a specified increase in water level Generating Contours The creation of contour lines is one of the most common uses for elevation data in Global Mapper The Contour Generation Options dialog box allows the contour interval to be established supplementary areas features to be created and other settings to be applied Calculating Volume Between Surfaces With two overlapping elevation layers loaded such as a surface layer and a subsurface bedding plane this straightforward tool calculates the volume of material between the two Comparing Combing Terrain Surfaces This tool creates a new elevation layer from an operation or calculation applied to the elevation values in two overlapping layers Operators include subtraction average and maximum Cut and Fill Calculation Available as a right click option when either a line or area feature has been selected with the Digitizer the Cut and Fill calculation tool determines the volume of material that will need to be removed and or added to create an artificially flattened surface For more information or specific instructions on the use of these analysis tools refer to the help documentation that is accessible in the Help menu in the software 17 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013
44. ta access ID number to download the data Information on subscribing to these services can be obtained from the data provider s web site Adding Custom Data Sources While Global Mapper includes a number of preloaded maps services you can also add custom online sources if they are available for your area of interest Many GIS departments now use the web as an efficient delivery mechanism for their datasets and Global Mapper allows you to set up a direct link to this data After clicking the Add New Source button in the Online Data dialog box simply enter the appropriate URL to establish this link Saving Data for Use Offline Because the availability of the streaming data services cannot be guaranteed it strongly recommended that you save a local copy of any online map data Not only will this ensure that you will always have access to the required layers even when offline but it will significantly soeed up the map draw speed when working with this data To save downloaded data click the File menu and select Export gt Export Raster Image Format choose a file format when prompted and enter the file settings as needed A good format choice is JPEG 2000 jp2 as it provides a balance between file size and image quality Before finalizing the export click the Export Bounds tab in the Export Options dialog box and choose one of the available options to limit the geographic extent of the exported file otherwise you may inadvertently generat
45. ting dialog box offers the choice of four common image formats and includes an option to save a projection and or world file that will allow the image to be imported into third party GIS application Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Global Energy Mapper Functions What is Global Energy Mapper Global Energy Mapper is a parallel version of Global Mapper that has been developed to meet the needs of the oil amp gas energy production and extraction industries Originally released in partnership with Spatial Energy it includes an enhanced online data WMS function providing direct access to Spatial on Demand imagery and other datasets GEM offers all of the features and functions of the standard version of the software and incorporates several additional tools Features and Functions Unique to GEM Global Energy Mapper offers a number of supplementary data creation and processing tools The Pad Site Placement Tool Designed to streamline the process of digitizing or drawing the same structure at every jobsite the Pad Site Placement Tool offers the means to create a library of frequently mapped features that can be manually placed at the required location To initiate this procedure select the Digitizer tool right click on the map and choose Insert Pad Site from Library You will be prompted to select from the available templates or to add existing vector files to create your own template library Although designed primarily for oil
46. to control the associated options View The View menu includes an array of settings for configuring the appearance of the interface and of the map itself There are also options for manually adjusting the zoom level and for saving and restoring a specific map view Tools As its name implies the Tools menu contains a selection of tools that are used to interact with Analysis Search GPS Help 7 Zoom Alt Z features on the map Based on what is selected the i Fan Grab and Drac Alt G function of the cursor on the map will change This 9 Measure Alt M menu also provides access to certain other dialog m E Feature Info Alt P boxes such as the Overlay Control Center and the Map Path Profile LOS Alt L Layout options l View Shed Alt V Analysis a 3 Digitizer Alt D New in version 14 the Analysis menu consolidates 3 Image Swipe many of the analysis functions into a convenient single list With an elevation layer loaded you can perform a Coordinate Convertor variety of terrain analysis processes such as k Control Center Alt C generating contours and delineating watersheds Connection Manager Search j Configure The Search menu offers several options for querying or Map Layout editing feature attributes It also includes an address search function that includes geocoding capability GPS When a compatible GPS receiver is connected to your computer your positio
47. ture development Many new users find browsing through the posted topics to be an invaluable part of their learning experience A link to the Global Mapper Forum is available in the software s Help menu or you can navigate directly to the following site www globalmapperforum com Training Opportunities Both public and company specific training opportunities are available to help you get the most out of the software The availability of scheduled public classes and information about registering is posted here www bluemarblegeo com solutions geodesy training php Customized onsite or online classes can also be arranged for individual companies or organizations For information email training bluemarblegeo com Global Mapper Support 22 After all other self help options have been tried on demand support is available to resolve any issues with the installation registration or performance of the software All support requests are initiated using the preconfigured form on the following web page www bluemarblegeo com support support php Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts General Application OO CS User Ge secan a E nctsswannneeecnecosnatooteeacuseaseeatesenne F1 DiTV o DANN OY ce E E Ctrl 3 PEU rn ett ew E E ges vn ose eae eee ees Ctrl P AITA E E E E Exit Global Mapper File Management Open data file IMPO siaseerecacis voccnteresesaseremseuliacccieortvneeinseniencaesre EE EEEE EN E Ctrl O Savethe
48. u run the software convenient network licensing option you can connect to the BF you do nathave a registration key but wauki Ike more INW qgiobDaima r com appropriate server to register your version of Global Mapper A a ranges N a 00 1 207 582 6747 rest of the world Select a License File lic File Provided via Email License Type If you work in an offline environment you may request a License File Order ID from a Recent Purchase for Node Locked Licensing Order Number Connect to a Network License Server Select a License lic File Provided via Email Request a 2 Week Trial License to manually register Global Mapper If this is the case you will be prompted to browse to the location where you saved this file after which you will have full access to the software To request a lic file Your Machine ID Provide if Requested 00241D369 96 please contact Blue Marble at authorize bluemarblegeo com _ Resermet Contras wathoutRegstera Request a 2 Week Trial License To evaluate Global Mapper you can request a 14 day trial license that will allow you to test all of its features and functions During this time you will be limited to two exports for each file type vector raster and elevation Activating Optional Modules or Extensions With the release of Global Mapper 15 additional functionality can be added to the software through preconfigured mo
49. u understand some of the commonly used features and functions For a complete guide to all the software s capabilities click the Help menu and choose Help or click the F1 key on your keyboard Contents VS Ca AUIOU ANG REGIE AE ONT o E Page 2 Navigating the Interface cccccccssseccccesscceceescceceesececeeecceeeuscceeausececeuaeceseenceeseesesessuneceeseneceeseeas Page 3 SEUNG PrEP OES sre tna teenesosecswseses us AGannedcesanatindeesnanusenaceadeamnteeusenetusnehoseseusumainecauandanees Page 6 Layer and File Management cccseccccsseccecessececsesececcueccceeeseceseusececsenececeeeeceesegecessuaecetsenecetsegss Page Hanh She gah gy cal Bc te peeeernerres eer triererenn eer tenner E re een nee eee ee Page 9 Accessin Bre bee ONING eee ee ee ee a eee ee oe ee Page 11 Deme VS ME VN eta catee E aac pbc sete ae sides aaldlet Saeco Page 12 ale lg dl at cab d 6 01 14 6 19 U0 o gt me tr tn nnn a ae Page 14 Using the SD Functional scccsestenccsccs tude sesosdenaissnsaeencsevamscasvianesusndsendgencuseaeenaeunnnicsssandsa onsen Page 15 Exportine and Printinge Maps secesia EE Page 19 Global Energy Mapper Functions ccccccssseccccsseccccenscceceseccceuececeeuscceseueceeseeceeteesecessueceseegas Page 21 WOT FNA HE ana E sesso uaa Page 22 SS KS VIO AOR Norn CUS aE canons nee genaueenonashavesaesets Page 23 OM CO sen setts ecnee asa E sar aeaeiminsennsenseteesancess Page 24 Copyright Blue Marble Geographics 2013 Install
50. w features Position Display Format Lat Lon dd mm ss ssss h Area Styles Area Measure Units Square Kilometers The Area Styles tab is used to manage the feature types Foe lh a Miscellaneous Advanced Options that can be assigned to area features or polygons Assigning Prefer World File TFW Coordinates for GeoTIFF Files gt Maintain Export Bounds Instead of Sample Spacin a feature type to an area or areas will automatically adjust hae ee j ili j i Don t Automatically Interpolate Terain Layers on Load the appearance and the availability of attribute fields ie a in Default Contrast Adjustment to Linear Min Max Stretch e Styles The Line Styles tab is used to edit or create line types that Restore Default Settings control the visual characteristics and attribute fields for linear features Point Styles The Point Styles tab contains a customizable list of available point or symbol types with accompanying attributes If necessary new types can be added and custom symbols can be created from imported graphic files Vertical Options The Vertical Options tab offers a number of settings that control the display of elevation or terrain layers These settings include the selection of a shader pattern customization of the hill shading or shadow display and the rendering of a simulated water level at a defined height Shader Options The Shader Options tab controls the visual display of several preconfigured elevation a
51. y Feature Style Use Default Style for Selected Feature Type Specify Style to Use When Rendering Feature The Feature Type dropdown list provides the means to Point Symbol Dar assign the selected feature to a preformatted classification which automatically determines the visual Feature Attributes characteristics as well as the attribute fields that are associated with this type Attributes can also be manually added or edited for selected features using the appropriate buttons at the bottom of the Modify Feature Info dialog box Aij r 4 Add Edit Delete Add File Link s Add Time Stamp Cancel Advanced Attribute Options Global Mapper provides several options for automatically creating or updating attributes After selecting a feature or features on the map with the Digitizer tool the right click menu offers an Attributes Style Functions submenu that can be used to automatically assign attributes using a variety of criteria For instance with an underlying elevation layer you can assign elevation and slope values to selected features or you can add an attribute with a count of the number or point features inside a selected area Joining and Calculating Attributes The join process in Global Mapper allows external data to be assigned to the appropriate features in an existing layer for the purpose of creating additional attribute fields Before beginning this procedure it is essential that the ea
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