Duration: 1 dayThis intermediate course teaches students the software and the techniques necessary to produce cartographic quality map compositions either digitally or in hard copy formats from ERDAS IMAGINE. The course will commence with the basic elements of a map composition and then progress to more advanced solutions offered by Map Composer.Dates
- February 24, 2012
- March 22, 2012
- May 3, 2012
- June 7, 2012
- July 12, 2012
- August 16, 2012
- September 20, 2012
- October 25, 2012
- November 15, 2012
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Topics covered
- Map Designs and Cartographic Concepts
- Data Preparation
- Annotation and Vector Integration
- Map Composer Elements
- Map Templates
- Automated Map Production
- Hard-copy Output
Objectives, upon completion of this course, the student will have used the tools and methods needed to:
- Prepare digital data for Map Composer
- Design a map composition
- Integrate raster, vector and annotation elements
- Create cartographic elements including legends, map grids and symbology
- Develop a map template for cartographic production
- Implement Map Series processing tools for cartographic production
- Automatically generate standard maps
Software Covered
- ERDAS IMAGINE Essentials
- ERDAS IMAGINE Vector Module