Creating a New Map

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Creating a New Map

Create a new map file using a standard template. Assign a coordinate system, which will be used for any new data you add to your map.

To create a new map

1. Before you begin this tutorial, see Getting Ready to Use the Tutorials.
2. From your desktop or the Start menu, start AutoCAD Map 3D (if it isn't already running).
3. In AutoCAD Map 3D, click File menu New.
4. In the Select Template dialog box, select map2d.dwt and click Open.

   

   Select map2d.dwt

   This file is an AutoCAD template that is set up to work with two-dimensional maps in AutoCAD Map 3D.

5. Assign a coordinate system for your map.
   • In the Task Pane, click the Map Explorer tab.
   • In Map Explorer, right-click Current Drawing and click Coordinate System.

     

     Set the coordinate system from the Task Pane.

   • In the Assign Global Coordinate System dialog box, for Code, enter CA-I . (Enter uppercase letters CA, hyphen, uppercase letter I.)

     

     Specify the code for your coordinate system.

     NoteTo find the code for a particular coordinate system, click Select Coordinate System in this dialog box and select a coordinate system by category. Use the Properties button to see information about different coordinate systems until you find the one for your map.
   • Click OK.