Easily create a map book based on object data. A map book is a set of layouts where the viewports are adjusted automatically to the envelope of the objects grouped by specific values in their object data. It is usually used to print or share planning or design projects.
Available for AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ZWCAD and GstarCAD
1. Run SPMMAPBOOK command
- Click “Map Books” from the Spatial Manager ribbon or run SPMMAPBOOK command.
2. Select objects
- Select “Selection/Data driven map book” option from the dropdown list.
- Select objects by layer, by table, or by running a query on data field values.
3. Select template and options
- Choose one of the existing layouts for use as template.
- By default the largest viewport from the layout will be selected, but it is possible to choose other manually.
- Choose the zoom mode to fit around the selected objects, apply some margin or center without changing the scale.
4. Advanced data options
- In advanced options group, set “Sheet arrangement by data” and select the data field by which each layout will be created. Also select if you want to group the objects with the same value and the sort direction.
- Optionally select a text object in the layout where the value of the field will be written and if you want to set a global view in other viewport of the layout.
5. Review created layouts
- A new layout is created for each value in the selected objects’ field.
Created map book layout
Note: Some functionalities can be found in the Standard or Professional editions only
