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Description of the tool

This tool allows the user to define an area on the map using a graphic rectangle and the map will update at the location with a smaller map scale.

How to use the tool

Prerequisite:

The map scale is not at the maximum map scale.

Steps:
  1. Press the Zoom Out tool button.
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  2. abc
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  3. xyzPlace the mouse cursor at a map location and hold the left mouse button down to drag the rectangle over the map. Release the mouse button to define the rectangle for the geographic area of interest.
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  4. The map extent will update and the map scale will change to show the geographic area at a smaller scale.
    Zoom Out Map