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You use these templates to produce directional maps.

  • Imperial Template—This template has imperial units in decimal inches, ANSI sheet sizes, ANSI dimensioning, and Arial text.

  • Metric Template—This template has metric units in millimeters, ISO sheet sizes, ISO dimensioning, and Arial text.

Directional Map symbols are available in the Symbol Explorer for these templates. The Draw toolbar containing tools to create maps appears on the left of the drawing window.

Directional Mapping Workflow

  1. Set up the sheet.

    • Select an appropriate sheet size. The default scale is 1:1.

  2. Draw a directional map.

    • Draw transportation routes first using Line/Arc Continuous or Curve on the Draw toolbar. Select a linestyle such as Rural Road or Railroad.

      • When you use Line/Arc Continuous, press Shift+A to draw an arc. To turn line mode back on, press Shift+L.

      • When you use Curve, press the left mouse button as you draw.

      • You can label transportation routes by double-clicking the line and typing the name of the road or railroad. The text automatically aligns to linear elements.

  3. Place symbols.

    • Place directional map symbols to represent landmarks by dragging from the Symbol Explorer.

    • While dragging a symbol, use the left/right arrow keys to rotate the symbol dynamically before placement. Use the up/down arrow keys to select different drag points on the symbol before placement. If you press Alt during symbol placement, the alignment indicators are temporarily disabled, allowing symbol placement with grid snap or visual alignment.

    • You can use two methods to place multiple copies of the same symbol:

      • Holding down the right mouse button, drag the symbol into the template. When you release the right mouse button to place the symbol, you are prompted with two options. Click Stamp Here, and use the left mouse button to place multiple copies of the symbol.

      • Press Ctrl as you drag in a symbol with the left mouse button. Place the first instance of the symbol while holding down Ctrl. Once you have placed the first symbol, you can release Ctrl and use the left mouse button to place multiple copies of the symbol.

  4. Place text.

    • Double-click symbols or lines to place text.

    • The active text settings in the file are used. To highlight existing text for repositioning or editing text properties or moving properties, pause the pointer over text until the QuickPick indicator appears. Then click and select the numbered box that represents the text.

    • Right-click the highlighted text to edit properties.

    • To move the highlighted text, click the green lock to unlock. Move the text to a new position. Note that text is entered in paper units regardless of the sheet scale.

  5. Finish the map.

    • Draw details and modify the color or linestyles of the symbols to enhance the map. The following symbol sets aid in drawing directional maps.

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[Product Folder]\Symbols\ Diagramming\Directional Map

Directional map symbols have special behaviors for enhanced placement and modification.

See Also

Drawing Basic Elements
Drawing Connectors
Create a Template