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Description of the tool

This tool allows the user to change the map scale to a smaller scale at fixed intervals, it . It will double the area of the current extent. 

How to use the tool

Prerequisite:

The Map is not at the smallest possible scale.

Steps:
  1. Press the Fixed Zoom Out tool button
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  2. The map scale is changed and the map is drawn at a smaller scale, showing a less detailed view. 

    Original view:                                                                                 Zoomed out view:

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  3. You If it has been configured on your display, you can get the same result by pressing the - (minus) button on the Pan/Zoom Bar (which is normally shown on the left of the Map Window).

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