Create a map file.
To create a map file
- Click

New
Drawing. Select the map2d.dwt template.
- 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.
- Specify the CA-I coordinate system.

Set the coordinate system for a new map from Map Explorer.
To continue this tutorial, go to Exercise 2: Bring in the parcel data.