====== Orbit GIS Tour Guide ======

===== Menu Overview =====

all items are available in all versions of Orbit GIS except :\\

# available in Orbit Explorer Plus and Orbit GIS Interactive\\
## available in Orbit GIS only

===== File Menu : Manage workspaces, print =====

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| {{action_new.gif?20x20&nolink}} New Workspace | Clear all and create a new empty [[..:..:workspace:workspaces|Workspace]] |
| {{action_open.gif?20x20&nolink}} Open Workspace... | Open an existing workspace : select workspace file from your file system. |
| {{action_recentfiles.gif?20x20&nolink}} Recent Workspaces | Opens a Workspace you recently worked with |
| {{action_save.gif?20x20&nolink}} Save Workspace | Save your current Workspace. |
| {{action_save_as.gif?20x20&nolink}} Save Workspace As... | Save your current Workspace in a different file. |
| {{action_close.gif?20x20&nolink}} Close Workspace | Clear the Workspace without saving. Does not clear workspace name. |
| Open OCR as Workspace | [[..:..:resources:composite|OCR]] stands for Orbit Composite Resource. This resource type uses an index to access a set of other resources. Normally, it is presented in Orbit GIS as a single read-only resource. With this option, you can open the OCR as a workspace. The indexed resources are now presented separately, and they can be edited. |
| Save Workspace as OCR | [[..:..:resources:composite|OCR]] stands for Orbit Composite Resource. This resource type uses an index to access a set of other resources, in this case the resources from the workspace. |
| {{resource_addtoworkspace.gif?20x20&nolink}} Open Dataset... | Presents the Resource Browser to open a Dataset by adding it to the current Workspace. |
| {{action_print.gif?20x20&nolink}} Print View | Print the current [[..:..:view:handling:viewport|Map View Window]]. |
| Print Layout Editor | Opens the Editor to create your own Print Layout Templates |
| {{action_export_map.gif?20x20&nolink}} Export view as Image | Save the Map View Window as georeferenced image file. |
| Copy View to Clipboard | Save the Map View Window as non georeferenced image file to the clipboard. |
| Publish to the Web... | Export the workspace ready for publishing on the web using Orbit FlashMap(r) |
| {{action_exit.gif?20x20&nolink}} Exit | End Orbit GIS. |






===== Edit Menu : manage single objects and preferences =====

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| {{action_undo.gif?20x20&nolink}} Undo ## | Undo last object change |
| {{action_redo.gif?20x20&nolink}} Redo ## | Redo last undone action |
| {{action_cut.gif}} Cut ## | Cut the selected objects |
| {{action_copy.gif}} Copy ## | Copy the selected objects |
| {{action_paste.gif}} Paste ## | Paste the selected objects in the model selected in the [[..:..:data:editing:edit:new_objects|Create New Objects]] part of the Edit Toolbar |
| {{action_paste.gif}} Paste As New Dataset ## | Paste the selected objects in a new dataset. If objects are selected from different  datasets, the new dataset has to be saved in OVF format |
| {{action_pointer.gif?20x20&nolink}} Select Objects | Select objects by pointing/or dragging in the Map View Window, to view their properties. Choose method to select objects :\\  - Intersection Point : Point to select object\\  - Intersection Line : Drag Line to select objects\\  - Box : Drag box to select objects\\  - Circle : Drag Circle to select objects\\  - Area : Draw area tot select objects |
| {{action_deselect_all.gif?20x20&nolink}} Clear selected objects | Clear the list of selected objects. |
| {{menu_properties.gif?20x20&nolink}} View selected object properties | Take a look at the properties of the Selected Objects in the [[..:..:data:objects:object inspector:overview|Object Inspector]]. |
| Constructions ... ## | Opens the [[..:..:data:editing:constructions:overview|Constructions Toolbar]]. |
| Edit Objects ... ## | Opens the [[..:..:data:editing:edit:toolbar|Edit Objects Toolbar]]. |
| {{menu_settings.gif?20x20&nolink}} [[..:..:workspace:preferences|Preferences]]... | Opens the Preferences window to customize Orbit Explorer. |
| Desktop Layout | Open and Save your favorite Orbit GIS desktop layout to file. |





===== View Menu : manage application views and your map view =====

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| Dataset List | Show/Hide the [[..:..:datasets:managing:viewoptions|Dataset List]]. |
| Object Inspector | Show/Hide the [[..:..:data:objects:object inspector:overview|Object Inspector]] (Properties of Selected Objects) |
| Overview Window | Show/Hide the [[..:..:view:interface:overview_window|Overview Window]]. |
| Magnifier Window | Show/Hide the [[..:..:view:interface:magnifier_window|Magnifier Window]]. |
| Status Bar | Show/Hide the Status Bar. |
| {{zoom_pan.gif?20x20&nolink}} Pan | Click and drag to move the view (fixed pan options in submenu) |
| {{zoom_in.gif?20x20&nolink}} Zoom In | Click or click and drag box to zoom in |
| {{zoom_out.gif?20x20&nolink}} Zoom Out | Click or click and drag box to zoom out |
| {{zoom_smart.gif?20x20&nolink}} Zoom Smart | Click and drag up and down to zoom in and out |
| {{zoom_extend_dataset_all.gif?20x20&nolink}} Zoom to Full Extent | Zoom to overview all visible datasets |
| {{zoom_extend_dataset_one.gif?20x20&nolink}} Zoom to Dataset Extent | Zoom to overview the selected dataset |
| {{zoom_focus.gif?20x20&nolink}} Focus | Center zoom on selected objects |
| {{zoom_previous.gif?20x20&nolink}} Previous Zoom | Go back to previous zoom |
| {{zoom_next.gif?20x20&nolink}} Next Zoom | Forward to next zoom |
| {{menu_move_to.gif?20x20&nolink}} Move To ... | Enter Co-ordinates to move zoom |
| {{menu_set_to_scale.gif?20x20&nolink}} Set to Scale ... | Enter Scale for zoom |
| Set View Projection ... | Here you can choose the projection of the Map View Window. Every dataset you open will be interpreted in this projection. If a dataset is saved in another projection then the view, you will have to define the projection for this dataset separately (see [[..:..:datasets:propreties:general]]). \\ Note: You can also define the projection of the Map View Window in the Status Bar! |
| {{action_backdrop.gif?20x20&nolink}} Backdrop Color | Alters the color of the background (4 variations from white to black) |
| {{action_refresh_display.gif?20x20&nolink}} Refresh | Redraw current zoom |









===== Dataset Menu : manage spatial resources =====

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| {{menu_dataset_new.gif?20x20&nolink}} New Dataset ... ## | Create a new dataset using an easy-to-use wizard. |
| {{resource_addtoworkspace.gif?20x20&nolink}} Open Dataset ... | Presents the Resource Browser to open a Dataset by adding it to the current Workspace. |
| {{menu_dataset_save.gif?20x20&nolink}} Save Dataset ## | Save object changes |
| {{menu_dataset_saveas.gif?20x20&nolink}} Save Dataset As ... ## | Save dataset as a new file |
| {{resource_removefromworkspace.gif?20x20&nolink}} Close Dataset | Close the selected Dataset and remove it from your Workspace |
| All Datasets | Here you can open a [[..:..:general:menu_overview:submenus#submenu_all_datasets|submenu]] with options that can be enabled or disabled for all datasets at once. |
| Dataset List | Here you can open a [[..:..:general:menu_overview:submenus#submenu_dataset_list|submenu]] for the managing of Dataset Lists. |
| {{menu_properties.gif?20x20&nolink}} [[..:..:datasets:properties:overview|Dataset Properties]]... | View properties of the current selected Dataset. |
| {{menu_attribute_table.gif?20x20&nolink}} Attribute Table ... | Open Attribute Table View of the current Dataset. |
| {{menu_labels.gif?20x20&nolink}} Labels ... | Open Labels editor window of the current Dataset |
| {{menu_show_legend_display.gif?20x20&nolink}} Legend Editor... # | Open Legend Editor to edit appearance for the selected Dataset. |
| {{menu_join_tables.gif?20x20&nolink}} Join Tables ... ## | Open Join Tables window to join external data with selected Dataset. |
| Show Legend Display | Display legend in the Dataset List |
| [[..:..:datasets:managing:viewoptions#SoloView|SoloView]] | View of a single Dataset, namely the current selected Dataset. |
| [[..:..:datasets:managing:viewoptions#SoloSafe|SoloSafe]] | This dataset will not be hidden if another dataset is in SoloView-mode. |
| Use in Overview Window | Presents the Resource Browser to open a Dataset by adding it to the current Workspace. |
| {{menu_scale_limits.gif?20x20&nolink}} Scale limits # | Sets scale limits to display the dataset :\\  - Set Current as Largest Scale: Zoom In limited to current Map View Window zoom.\\  - Set Current as Smallest Scale : Zoom Out is limited to current Map View Window zoom.\\  - Remove Scale Limits : do not apply limits for this dataset |
| Arrange | Arrange the drawing sequence of datasets from top to bottom as listed in the Dataset List on the left hand side. |


===== Tools Menu =====

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| [[..:..:tools:accessing_databases|Database Connections]] | Define links to databases for use in other functions |
| [[..:..:tools:annotation:annotations|Annotation and Redlining ...]] | Opens the Annotation Toolbar |
| {{function_measure.gif?20x20&nolink}} [[..:..:tools:measure|Measure]] | Opens the Measure window and starts the Measure function. |
| [[..:..:tools:fence_editor|Fence Editor]] ... | Opens the Fence Editor toolbar. |
| {{action_find.gif?20x20&nolink}} [[..:..:tools:find_objects|Find Objects]] | Opens the Find Objects window allowing to find an object by entering an attribute value. |
| [[..:..:tools:query_objects|Query Objects]] ... # | Opens the Query Builder window for conditional search for objects. |
| [[..:..:tools:create_buffer|Create Buffer]] ... ## | Opens the Buffer wizard to calculate a buffer around a predefined area or locations. |
| [[..:..:tools:import_and_geocode|Import & Geocode]] ... ## | Opens the Import and Geocode wizard to create a dataset from an external file. |
| Dynamic Symbols ... ## | Opens the Dynamic Symbols wizard to create a dataset ready to manage and place dynamic symbols. |
| Clip and Extract ... ## | Opens the Extract Area wizard to clip and extract data and save as new dataset |
| Toolbox ... ## | Opens the Toolbox with a range of useful image and vector data processing tools. |


===== Extensions Menu =====

Orbit GIS extensions appear dynamically in this menu.




===== Help Menu =====

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| {{app_help.gif?20x20&nolink}} Help Contents and Search ... | Opens this web-based help system on www.orbitgis.com. |
| {{app_help.gif?20x20&nolink}} Chech for new versions ... | Shows information about versions and updates on www.orbitgis.com. |
| {{app_license.gif?20x20&nolink}}Orbit Licence and Copyright | Opens the Licence-To-Use for Orbit GIS. |
| {{app_license_editor.gif?20x20&nolink}}Edit License ... | Opens the License Editor window. |
| {{app_orbitsite.gif?16x16&nolink}} Orbit Geospatial Technologies | Connects your internet browser to the Orbit website www.orbitgis.com. Check it out to learn more about Orbit Technologies or for updates of Orbit GIS. |
| {{app_orbitsite.gif?16x16&nolink}} Orbit FlashMap Online Demo | Shows online demos for Orbit FlashMap. |
| {{app_about.gif?16x16&nolink}} About ... | Opens the About box. |