Exercise 1: Prepare your map file

Lesson 1: Analyzing Data Visually, Using Surfaces

Lesson 1: Analyzing Data Visually, Using Surfaces

Exercise 2: Add a surface to view elevation data

 

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Exercise 1: Prepare your map file

Create a new map file and assign a coordinate system. Color the map background white so you can better distinguish features when you use color to style them. All maps you create from now on will use the new background color.

To create a new map file

1. If you have not already done so, copy the sample files for the tutorials to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Start AutoCAD Map 3D and create a new map using the map2d.dwt template.
3. Assign a coordinate system to the new map.
   • Switch the Task Pane to Map Explorer.
   • Right-click the Current Drawing entry and click Coordinate System.

     

     Set the coordinate system for the map in Map Explorer.

   • Specify the CA-I coordinate system.
4. Click File menu Save. In your tutorials folder, name the file AnalyzeMap1.dwg and click OK.

To change the map background color

1. Click Setup menu AutoCAD Options.
2. In the Options dialog box, click the Display tab.
3. On the Display tab, in the Window Elements area, click Colors.
4. Under Context, select 2D Model Space.
5. Under Interface Element, select Uniform Background.
6. Under Color, select White.
7. Click Apply & Close, and then click OK.

To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Add a surface to view elevation data.