Course
MapInfo Standard - 32 Bit
Private Courses
The course is aimed at those who are new to MapInfo™, or at those at a novice level. The aim is to give users confidence to use the power of GIS and MapInfo™ to display, manipulate and produce outputs, with the result that they are able to make more informed decisions.
This course is available as a private event. A private event can be held at one of our venues, your location, or somewhere else if you prefer.
Course Duration
2 Days Overview
We offer MapInfo training on a private course basis only. This course is not available as a public scheduled event.The course is aimed at those who are new to MapInfo™, or at those at a novice level. The aim is to give users confidence to use the power of GIS and MapInfo™ to display, manipulate and produce outputs, with the result that they are able to make more informed decisions.
Prerequisites
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- Delegates should have a good working knowledge of Windows. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing, switching between windows, and starting programs. Previous use of a mouse and keyboard is assumed on this course.
Software
This course is specific to the 32-bit version of MapInfo
What's included
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- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
Course Content
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The BasicsThe theory - understanding how a GIS system works and the relationship between a map and it's linked information
The terminology - an explanation of the terms used by MapInfo and common phrases and expressions used by the GIS
The data - descriptions and details of all the different types of data MapInfo consumes
Starting off - how to open data into MapInfo, both individually or as a set of layers -
Map and Browser WindowsMenus, toolbars, defaults - brief explanation of the menus and toolbars and setting a few default settings
Opening layers - tables, workspaces and tile-servers
Browser views - opening a browser, setting the views, default settings
Workspaces - using, saving and data management
Navigating the maps and data - using the spatial tools and the Finding by attributes
Co-ordinate systems - setting projections and the British National Grid explained
Basic user tools (info, labels, hotlinks) - using the basic tools and how they work -
Map LayersLayer control - positioning the layer control box, auto-hide, merging with other dialogue boxes
Different types of layer - vector or rasters, seamless tables
Layer properties, symbology and labels - setting properties, style over-rides and setting labels content and styles
Zoom layering - automatically turning layers on or off to increase performance
Grouping layers - adding groups to assist with layer management -
Presentation of DataSaving text data - exporting and copy/paste options
Maps as images - saving images and image formats
Layered PDFs - adding layer information and data to a PDF document
Layout window, frames and dynamic frames - adding data to a plot
Scales and legends - explaining scale types and methods, creating and adding a legend to the plot
Templates - creating, saving and using templates
You can choose your learning path and delivery style. Courses can be delivered at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small class sizes. Course materials included. Flexible course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Course materials available online using your personal training account.
You can master MapInfo, please contact us to book a place or request a quote.
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Course Options
Please contact us to discuss options for this coursePrivatePrivateFlexible content, flexible date, flexible location, variable length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.BespokeBespokeBespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.
- Virtual Training
IT Training Solutions Ltd
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
Printed:3/29/2024 11:47:28 AM
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
Printed:3/29/2024 11:47:28 AM