I. e. i. 2. Zooming to extent

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

Estimated time:
1 minutes

The "Tools" are common for most programs, such as zoom +/- and the panning little hand. However, one unique tool is the one that will bring you back to seeing the entire map or the "full extent".

In this exercise, you will:

Navigate your new menu.
Increase your work perspective by zooming out to view the whole map at once.

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Text Version:
Left Click the “Full Extent” button in order to zoom to the project extents.

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