Data Transformation Engine Map Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 2 - Map Designer Basics Map Designer Interface
Map Designer Reference Guide
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Startup window appears which allows you to select the way in which the Map
Designer should open.
Note The Mercator program folder may be installed and named whatever you choose,
the Programs > Mercator > Mercator Design Studio path is the default
installation location.
The following options are available:
♦ Open an existing map source file
Browse for the map source file (.mms).
♦ Create a new map source file
Create a new map source file (.mms).
♦ Open a recently used map source file
Select one or more map source files (.mms) from the displayed file list. You
can also double- click on a file from this list to open it.
The Startup window can be disabled by selecting Do not show this at startup;
however, you can always access this dialog from the Help menu by choosing
Startup Window.
Map Designer Interface
The Map Designer window includes a Navigator, Organizer, title bar, menu bar,
toolbar, rule bar, and status bar that provide a graphical user interface to create
and manage maps, run maps, and view map results.