[Manifold-l] SELECTIONS IN MAPS

[RFriedman at fmtn.org]

Richard,

If you don't have it already, I strongly suggest getting the "Introduction 
to Manifold GIS 6.0" at :

http://www.gisadvisor.com/

The training video will pay for its self in improved understanding and 
productivity within the first week.  You'll learn the basics of navigating 
through Manifold, as well as some of the more advanced functions.  It will 
get you up to speed much faster than using the Manifold documentation 
alone.  All of the training videos from GIS Advisor are excellent, but at 
minimum, for new users, I think the one I mentioned above is a must have.

Rich Friedman
GIS Supervisor




"Richard Sands" <richard.sands at bigpond.com> 
Sent by: manifold-l-bounces at lists.directionsmag.com
07/04/2006 05:34 PM

To
"MANIFOLD-L" <manifold-l at lists.directionsmag.com>, "Graeme Greenwood" 
<graeme at mapmakers.com.au>
cc

Subject
RE: [Manifold-l] SELECTIONS IN MAPS






Thanks Graeme - yes will look at docs on selections again - much to 
digest.
I do find the Help file very good, but when one doesn't know what to ask 
or
where something might be I find Manifold a bit unforgiving in this area.
Its interesting how other programs tackle the help issue - some are
brilliant - others written by those obviously well versed in the program 
but
seemingly oblivious to those who come in stone cold and have to seemingly
grope about in the dark - Manifold doesn't fit the latter - just 
emphasising
the differences.
many thanks
regards
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: Graeme Greenwood [mailto:graeme at mapmakers.com.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 5 July 2006 9:20 AM
To: 'Richard Sands'; 'MANIFOLD-L'
Subject: RE: [Manifold-l] SELECTIONS IN MAPS


Use layer restrictions if in a map window (temporarily turn off
selectability). Alternatively use the smart mouse select tools, not just 
the
default cursor for selecting, which you are possibly doing. That will 
honour
the object types (eg areas, points, lines) toggled on/off. Have a re-visit
of the selections doco, there's a lot to take on board!

Graeme Greenwood
MapMakers Australia
Ph (03) 6334 5620
Fax (03) 6312 5005
Mob 0439 760 169
Graeme at mapmakers.com.au
www.mapmakers.com.au


> -----Original Message-----
> From: manifold-l-bounces at lists.directionsmag.com [mailto:manifold-l-
> bounces at lists.directionsmag.com] On Behalf Of Richard Sands
> Sent: Wednesday, 5 July 2006 9:00 AM
> To: MANIFOLD-L
> Subject: [Manifold-l] SELECTIONS IN MAPS
>
> How does one prevent Manifold 6.5 from selecting shapes when I want to
> select points in a Map.  I have a large Cadaster background with the
> points
> and lines on separate layers.  If I deselect 'Select lines and Areas' 
the
> Areas still select before the point which is annoying.  I don't want to
> turn
> off the Cadaster layer as it helps me know where I am on the Map.  It
> would
> be good to be able to Freeze layers as in CAD.
> I had this problem in Layouts too - posted previously.
> regards Richard
>
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