I. Open Map in ArcGIS

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
  - iii.Altering polygon layers
  - iv.Altering symbols
- f.Saving the project
II.Locate your construction site
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
VI.Delivery and Material Cost Incorporation

ArcGIS is a critical tool used for completing this assignment. The six steps outlined in these sections will help you with the basics of opening maps, manipulating layers and view, and saving a project in ArcGIS.

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