Description of the tool
This tool allows the user you to define an area on the map using a graphic rectangle and the map will update at the location with a smaller map scaleview an area in less detail (zooming out) by clicking a point or dragging to define a small rectangle.
How to use the tool
Prerequisite:
The map scale is not at the maximum map scale.
Steps:
- Press the Zoom Out tool button.
- Place 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.
- Step 2
- Step 3Defining a small rectangle will result in a greater change in the scale than defining a large rectangle.
- The map extent will update and the map scale will change to show the geographic area at a smaller scale.
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You can also change the map view at any time using the scroll wheel on your mouse - roll the mouse wheel towards you to zoom out. |