Edit Maps

In the second and fourth steps of the Map Wizard, you can annotate your maps to meet the requirements of each report. Annotation tools include:

• Call out balloons
• Lines
• Highlighting
• Icons

 

	Balloons

To add or modify a balloon in your map...

1. Click the Balloon tab in the Annotate your map pane on the left.
   
   
2. Click Add/Move Balloon and then click the place on the map where you wish to move/place the balloon.
3. In the screen that appears, mark one of the existing balloons to move it to the new location or click the Create new custom balloon option and type in a label to create a new balloon. Then, click OK to move/place the balloon.
4. Then, you can change the text, font, or coloring on each balloon.
   • To change the font on a balloon, click to select the balloon you wish to change, then click the Choose Font link in the Balloon tab on the left. In the screen that appears, mark your font style, formatting, and size. Then, click OK to update the font.
   • To change the font or balloon color, click to select the balloon you wish to change. Then, select your preferred font or balloon color from the Text Color or Back Color drop-down menus respectively.
5. As necessary, you can validate WinTOTAL's placement of each balloon by comparing it with the same property locations in other service providers. If necessary, click to select a balloon and then click the Google or MapQuest links in the Balloon tab on the left to view a Google or MapQuest map for comparison.
6. As necessary, you can remove any balloon on your map. Just click to select the balloon and then press the Delete key on your keyboard.

When you're finished editing your map, remember to click Next, Back, or Finish to save your changes.

 

	Lines

To add a line to your map...

1. Click the Line tab in the Annotate your map pane on the left.
   
   
2. Click Add Line and then click and hold the mouse button. With the mouse button clicked, move your mouse to draw a line on your map.
3. As necessary, click to select a line on your map and use the Line Color and Line Thickness drop-down menus to change the color and width of the line.
4. As necessary, click to select any line in your map and press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete it.

When you're finished editing your map, remember to click Next, Back, or Finish to save your changes.

 

	Highlighting

To highlight an area on your map...

1. Click the Highlight tab in the Annotate your map pane on the left.
   
   
2. Click Add Highlight and then click your map to place a starting point for your highlighted area.
3. Drag your mouse to create a border around your highlighted area. When you're satisfied with your line, click to place the line and set a new starting point.
4. Repeat this process until you've created a border around the area you wish to highlight. Then, right-click your mouse to set the highlighted area.
5. As necessary, click the highlighted area and use the Fill Color, Line Color, and Line Thickness drop-down menus to alter the styles on your highlighted area.
6. As necessary, click to select any highlighted area and press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete it.

 

	Icons

There are a variety of icons you can place on your map to indicate landmarks, directionality, and a variety of other items. To place icons on your map...

1. Click the Icons tab in the Annotate your map pane on the left.
   
   
2. Mark Color, B&W, or Classic to select an icon set.
3. Scroll through the icons at the bottom of the Icons tab and click to select one you wish to place.
4. Then, click your map to place the selected icon.
5. As necessary, click any icon on your map and click Rotate 90 degrees in the Icons tab to rotate it.
6. As necessary, click any icon and press the Delete key on your keyboard to delete it.

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