Fixed Zoom Out

Owned by Blair Darragh (Deactivated)
Last updated: 24 Jun, 2016 by Graeme Taylor

Description of the tool

This tool allows the user to change the map scale to a smaller scale at fixed intervals. 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
    Fixed Zoom Out
     
  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:

                                            
     
  3. 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).