Wednesday, 27 August 2014

Promap features of the week - Article 4

This week we deal with basic tips for customisation of your maps.

·         How to avoid accidentally dragging shapes out of position
·         How to undo incorrect points when in the process of adding a site outline
·         How to re-open an outline once completed to alter it

How to avoid accidentally dragging shapes out of position


When roaming around on your map screen (primarily when using the left click and drag option) there is the chance that you may accidentally drag a shape out of position. To avoid this happening you can choose either of the following two options:

  • Hold down the ALT key whilst roaming on your map. This will act as a temporary lock key and will hold everything in position.
  • Right click on your shape when you have it selected and select the lock option from the drop down menu (shown in the image above).


How to undo incorrect points when in the process of adding a site outline
  • If you make a mistake whilst in the process of applying a site outline using the shape tool in Promap you can undo it using the “backspace” key on your keyboard.
How to re-open an outline once completed to alter it



If you have made a mistake on your outline, rather than delete it and start again just follow the steps below:

·         Turn off shape tool
·         Left click away from your shape
·         Left click back on your shape to select it
·         Press return/enter on the keyboard    

This will undo the final click that completed your shape, undoing it and then allowing you to use the “backspace” key to rectify the shape.

Free Masterclass webinar: These features and more will be demonstrated during the next free webinar on 19 September 2014. To register, click here

If you found this Masterclass useful, keep an eye out for our next Masterclass blog which is due to be sent on the 3rd September 2014 . For more detailed advice on Promap why not book one of our training courses (which are all now FREE) or visit our training website by clicking here to find other useful tips and training aids.

If there are any other topics you would like to see included in the Masterclass blogs or if you have any other questions please call us on 0844 844 9965 or email us at training@promap.co.uk

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