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4.8 Spatial Bookmarks
4.8. Spatial Bookmarks
Spatial Bookmarks allow you to “bookmark” a geographic location and return to it later.
4.8.1. Creating a Bookmark
To create a bookmark:
1. Zoom or pan to the area of interest.
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2. Select the menu option View > New Bookmark or press §Ctrl-B ¦
3. Enter a descriptive name for the bookmark (up to 255 characters).
4. Click OK
to add the bookmark or Cancel
to exit without adding the bookmark.
Note that you can have multiple bookmarks with the same name.
4.8.2. Working with Bookmarks
To use or manage bookmarks, select the menu option View
>
Show Bookmarks .
The
Geospatial Bookmarks dialog allows you to zoom to or delete a bookmark. You can not edit
the bookmark name or coordinates.
4.8.3. Zooming to a Bookmark
From the Geospatial Bookmarks dialog, select the desired bookmark by clicking on it, then click
Zoom To . You can also zoom to a bookmark by double-clicking on it.
4.8.4. Deleting a Bookmark
To delete a bookmark from the
Geospatial Bookmarks dialog, click on it then click Delete .
Confirm your choice by clicking Yes
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or cancel the delete by clicking No .
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