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• I.Open Map Data
  • a.Open ArcGIS
  • b.Open a New empty map
  • c.Open data layers
    • i.Add a single layer
    • ii.Adding multiple layers
  • d.Ordering data layers
  • e.Adjusting colors and sizes
    • i.Viewing the whole map
      • 1.Opening the tools toolbar
      • 2.Zooming to extent
    • ii.Setting layer color schemes
      • 1.County layer
      • 2.Soils layer
      • 3.Geology layer
      • 4.Construction sites layer
      • 5.Borrow sites layer
    • iii.Altering polygon layers
    • iv.Altering symbols
  • f.Saving the project
• II.Locate your construction site
  • a.Zoom into construction site
  • b.Isolate construction layer
  • c.View site attributes
• III.Locate the Potential Borrow Sites
  • a.Activate layers
  • b.View map extents
  • c.Zoom to layer
  • d.Material identification
    • i.Clear selections
    • ii.Make selections based on queries
  • e.Identify Site Attributes
  • f.Narrow borrow selections
• IV.Detailed site selection
  • a.Material properties
    • i.Requesting lab tests
    • ii.Retreive results
  • b.Determining distances
  • c.Choosing the best borrow site
• V.Creating a layout
  • a.Setting print area
  • b.Removing excess layers
  • c.Layout view
  • d.Page orientation
  • e.Setting map properties
  • f.Adding map features
    • i.Inserting a title
    • ii.Inserting a legend
    • iii.Inserting compass rose
    • iv.Inserting a scale bar
    • v.Scale text
    • vi.Insert a textbox
    • vii.Adjusting visual layout
    • viii.Printing
• VI.Delivery and Material Cost Incorporation
  • a.Problem posed
  • b.Determining material amounts
  • c.Determining material cost
  • d.Determining haul distances
  • e.Determining cost of the project