Creating a New Map

Use the Map Editor to specify general map settings and add layers. As you create new maps, each map is displayed on its own tab in the editor space.

To create a new map

1. Do one of the following:
   • Click File menu NewMap.
   • Double-click an existing map in the Site Explorer.
2. In the Settings pane, for Description, enter a description for the map.
3. For Coordinate System, specify a coordinate system for this map.

   For more information, see Setting the Coordinate System.

4. Optionally, for Background Color, specify a background color for the map.

   For more information, see Setting the Background Color.

5. To specify the initial view of the map that is displayed when a user views it in a browser, do one of the following:
   • Enter values in the boxes in the Initial View area to specify the initial view of the map.
   • Click Use Current Map Zoom To Set These Coordinates.

     If this option is not available, be sure the Map Editor is in Split mode so the Preview pane is showing. For more information, see Previewing the Map.

6. Click File menu Save As and specify a name and location for the map in the Site Explorer.