Submitting Map Files

In this class we’ll make a lot of maps.  We will be reviewing each others work regularly in class.  To facilitate discussion the maps you make for each homework assignment will be posted to the class website.  Each person is required to submit electronic versions of each map.  If the Price text book says “capture this map” – follow these instructions to submit the file.

1. Design the map in the data frame of ArcMap.
   

   Step 1: Make the map using ArcMap.

2. Once you’re satisfied with the map choose “Export Map” from the “File” menu.
   

   Step 2: Select "Export Map" from the "File" menu

3. Where it says “Save as type” choose “JPEG.” Name the map using the following convention:
   • YourNameCh#Q# – Include your first and last nae with the first letter of each captialized. Then, without any spaces indicate the chapter # and question number.
   • For example: SethSpielmanCh2Q1
   

   Step 3: Choose JPEG and set Resolution to 150dpi

Set the export resolution to 150dpi under the “General” tab of the “Export Map” dialog box. Under the “Format” tab set color mode to “24-bit True Color” and the JPEG quality to slider to around 70 or 80.

4. Once you’ve finished creating all of the maps for the assignment create a new “zip” or “compressed” file by right clicking on the desktop and selecting “New.”
5. E-mail me the zip file that contains you maps.