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TM Overview
| TM Software Installation | Map
Resource Packet | Using
TMView |
Beyond the Basics of TMView | Using
TMJava
3.0 ePublication Map Resource Packet
The ePublication map resource packet contains all
the files you need to view a map in TMView. The files in the
packet build the maps, and associated attribute data and documentation
out of MapSpace files (.tms extension), metadata files (.tmm),
map building files (.shp and .shx), attribute data files (.dbf)
and documentation files with graphics (.html, .doc, .jpg,
and/or .gif).
3.1 Installing an ePublication Map Resource Packet
- Every ECAI ePublication has a web page with information
about how TimeMap is used in the publication. This page
also includes the the downloadable map resource packet
for the publication. From the online publication web pages,
click Downloadable TimeMap. From the web page that
you then see click ePublication Map Resource Packet
to download the map resources for that publication.
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You can choose to Open the publication
map resource packet from our server or Save the
resource packet to your computer. The next step depends
on your choice in the previous step.
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If you choose to Open the
files from the CDL server
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If you choose to Save the
files to your computer
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The resource packet will begin
to open.  |
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Save the file to a temporary directory, or
another directory of your choice.
Once saved, you will see the
resource packet icon and file name in the
directory where saved. Double click the icon
from that directory.
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- When installation begins, the following screen will
appear. Click Install to proceed.
- ECAI ePublication Initiative is using EzInstall software
to create ePublication map resource packets. The software
is free for use to non-profit organizations and eductional
institutions. For its use, the company requires that we
acknowledging use of its software. Click OK to
proceed with installation.
- Fill in Name and Organization, or leave as is, and click
I Accept Terms.
- Choose the Installation Destination for the ePublication
resource packet. Note: In order to ensure that all the
map resources load properly, be sure to install this resource
packet in the same directory where TimeMap is installed.
When installation is completed, a new folder containing
all the map resources will appear within the destination
directory. That folder will be titled: ecai0xx.
- This Notice will appear. Click Yes to
proceed.
- When the ePublication resource packet is installed,
you'll get this acknowledgment Message.
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