Mastering MapInfo 10.0
Over 10 sections this Mastering MapInfo 10.0 course provides a comprehensive look at the key capability and the main advanced map and tabular analysis function that the MapInfo software offers. The topics covered include how to add vector/raster/tabular data, display with thematics, build queries and complex queries, label effectively, create buffers, undertake spatial analysis between layers, create and edit data and create graphs and layouts, layout templates and layered PDF files.
Recommended follow on course: Advanced Guide to MapInfo 10.0
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Course Sections
Section 1 : The MapInfo Professional SoftwareStructure of the MapInfo Software, The Application Window, The Graphical User Interface, Managing Toolbars, MapInfo Workspaces, The Map Window, Map Layer Control, Layer Control Properties , Managing the Active Window, Legend Windows, The Browser Window, The Graph Window, The Layout Window, Activating/Manipulating Windows, Help!
Section 2 : Managing Workspaces & Adding DataMapInfo Workspaces, Valid Map Data Sources, Adding MapInfo Files to Workspace, Managing Display of Data When Added, Adding & Managing Shapefiles , Shapefile Projection Import Options, Importing Vector Spatial Data, The Universal Translator, Creating Groups and Sub-Groups for layers, Creating a New Map Window, Window Manager Tool, Map Window Options & Projections, Saving a Workspace, Removing a Data File & Close a WorkspaceWorkspace Resolver & Packager Tools, Adding Registered Raster/Grid Images, Adding Unregistered Raster Images, Registering Raster Images, Managing Display of Raster/Grid ImagesValid Tabular Data Sources, Adding Different File Formats as Tables, Creating a Point Data Layer from Coordinates
Section 3 : Symbolising Map DataSingle Symbology for Point, Line & Polygons, Vector Translucency, Thematic Mapping, Creating Ranges Thematic Maps, Classification Methods, Customise Ranges Thematics, Ranges Thematic Legends, Managing Thematic Maps, Creating Individual Thematic Maps, Customise Individual Thematics, Customise Styles & Legends, Thematic Map TemplatesThe Thematic Legend Window, Legend Manager Tool, Cartographic Legend Windows; Creating & ManagingDot Density Thematic Maps, Graduated Thematic Maps, Pie Chart Thematic Maps, Bar Chart Thematic Maps
Section 4 : Using Map DataMoving Around a Map Window, Cloning a Map Window, Map Window View Extents, Named Views Tool, Making Data Layers Selectable, Context Menu Selection Options, Interactive Selection Tools, Managing a Selection, Info ToolAutomatic Layer Label Settings, Label Display Properties: Field, Style, Transparency, Position, etc , Labeling Rules: Threshold, Overlapping, Duplicate, etc, Interactive Label Tool, Altering Label Styles & Text, Additional Tools; Labeler, Autolabel, Rotate & Shields , Transferring Labels to new layers, Custom Labels, Managing the Cosmetic Layer to access LabelsThe Cosmetic Layer for Graphic Objects, Graphic Tools, Clip with Cosmetic Objects, Clip with Map Features, Hotlink Additional Information, Hotlink Alias
Section 5 : Using Tabular DataBase & Temporary Datasets, Temporary to Base, Browser Appearance, Table Statistics, Find Function, Select Dialog, Select Assist Operators, SQL Select Dialog, Saving Query Templates, Saving Queries in a WorkspaceJoining Tables with SQL, Column Join
Section 6 : Complex Queries & Remote DatabasesSaving Queries as Query Tables, Use of Parenthesis & Keywords, Select & SQL Select Functions, Complex Numeric, String & Date Functions, Aggregating Data with SQLRemote Databases – DBMS, Making the Connection, Open the Remote Table, Filtering Columns & Rows, Linked & Live Tables
Section 7 : Map & Tabular EditingEdit Existing Layers, Create a New Layer, Field Definition Information, Create New Features, Modifying Features & Shared Boundaries, AutoTrace, Check Region Objects , Combine/Split/Erase/Erase Outside, Disaggregating Objects, Saving EditsEditing Tables & Creating New Tables, Adding/Deleting Records, Appending Records & Map Objects, Editing Values in Browser, Update Column Dialog, Updating with Other Tables, Pick Fields Expressions
Section 8 : Spatial AnalysisBuffering – Point, Lines & Polygons, Buffer Function & Set-Up, Buffer Distance at a Single Value, Buffer Distance from Column, Overlapping or Merged, Multiple Buffers, Concentric Ring Buffer Tool, Convex Hull BuffersDefining the Spatial Relationship, Contain, Not Contain, Contains Entire , Within , Entirely Within , Intersect , Within a Distance to Features
Section 9 : Graph WindowsThe Graph Window, Defining the Graph; Types, Series & Other Elements, Graph Types: Pie, Column, Bar, Line, Bubble, 3D, etc, Graph Formatting, Graph Grids & Scales Options, Graph Templates
Section 10 : Creating Layouts & Layout OutputThe Layout Window, Creating a Layout & the Layout Page, Layout Display Options, Managing Layout Frames, Managing Layout Scale, Scale Bar Adornments, Overview Windows and Other Windows, Styling & Graphic Elements , Graphic Translucency, Saving LayoutsPrinting Layouts, Printing to File, Layouts as Templates, The Layout Template Manager, Creating a Layered PDF, Using a Layered PDF