Promap Shortcuts
Promap Shortcuts Shortcuts Rollover the keys below to reveal each shortcut. A
L
R
P
N
Spacebar
Backspace
Return
Shift
Ctrl
Esc
Alt
A ‘Angle' Sets the angle of the current line from the previous line drawn when drawing a shape/line. L 'Length' Sets the length of the current line while drawing a shape/line. R 'Radius' Sets the radius of a circle whilst drawing a circle. P 'Previous Shape' Will tab back through the customisation you have made on the map in the order it was created. N 'Next Shape' Will tab forward through the customisation you have made on the map in the order it was created. Spacebar 'Multiple Point Selections' Join up multiple white snap to point dots with one left mouse click. Backspace 'Undo Point Click' Undo the previous point whilst drawing a shape/line. Return 'Re-Open Shape' Edit the shape once it has been completed. Shift 'Group Selection' Click and drag to select multiple objects or hold a length when drawing a shape/line. Ctrl 'Multiple Object Selection' With no shape selected hold down the control key and left click on each shape you wish to select. This will allow you to select multiple shapes for further action. Esc 'Complete Line/Shape' Completes a shape/line. Alt 'Temporary shape lock' Drag map without dragging customisations.
Top Tips • Find your site first time To bring back the most accurate address search, locate your site using a Postcode • Site location savings When searching for a site and you are unsure whether you have selected the correct site, go to the Street Plus layer first, as this will allow you to view the site for free before viewing the detailed layer • Position your map where you want it Use the right mouse button to centre the screen on a specific point • Save time by filling your footprints To gain fast and accurate measurements of building footprints use the Fill tool • Get to the point and improve accuracy Use the Snap to Point tool to measure exact distances and areas of sites by clicking on or near the digital data points. You can form curves by selecting the Shape tool, holding down the space bar and clicking on a few points • Undo when drawing When using the Shape tool, before you close the polygon, you can use the backspace on your keyboard to undo previous drawing actions • Positioning your print frame When positioning your print frame on your map, for accuracy use the arrow keys on your keyboard to make minor adjustments • Only pay for what you need Use the Shape Export Frame to draw the exact area of mapping required • Save your maps and your money Promap can check through your saved Detail map and aerial photo files every time you search for a new location which will save you paying for the same map twice.
T: +44 (0)844 844 9960 | F: +44 (0)844 844 9951 | E: [email protected]
L
R
P
N
Spacebar
Backspace
Return
Shift
Ctrl
Esc
Alt
A ‘Angle' Sets the angle of the current line from the previous line drawn when drawing a shape/line. L 'Length' Sets the length of the current line while drawing a shape/line. R 'Radius' Sets the radius of a circle whilst drawing a circle. P 'Previous Shape' Will tab back through the customisation you have made on the map in the order it was created. N 'Next Shape' Will tab forward through the customisation you have made on the map in the order it was created. Spacebar 'Multiple Point Selections' Join up multiple white snap to point dots with one left mouse click. Backspace 'Undo Point Click' Undo the previous point whilst drawing a shape/line. Return 'Re-Open Shape' Edit the shape once it has been completed. Shift 'Group Selection' Click and drag to select multiple objects or hold a length when drawing a shape/line. Ctrl 'Multiple Object Selection' With no shape selected hold down the control key and left click on each shape you wish to select. This will allow you to select multiple shapes for further action. Esc 'Complete Line/Shape' Completes a shape/line. Alt 'Temporary shape lock' Drag map without dragging customisations.
Top Tips • Find your site first time To bring back the most accurate address search, locate your site using a Postcode • Site location savings When searching for a site and you are unsure whether you have selected the correct site, go to the Street Plus layer first, as this will allow you to view the site for free before viewing the detailed layer • Position your map where you want it Use the right mouse button to centre the screen on a specific point • Save time by filling your footprints To gain fast and accurate measurements of building footprints use the Fill tool • Get to the point and improve accuracy Use the Snap to Point tool to measure exact distances and areas of sites by clicking on or near the digital data points. You can form curves by selecting the Shape tool, holding down the space bar and clicking on a few points • Undo when drawing When using the Shape tool, before you close the polygon, you can use the backspace on your keyboard to undo previous drawing actions • Positioning your print frame When positioning your print frame on your map, for accuracy use the arrow keys on your keyboard to make minor adjustments • Only pay for what you need Use the Shape Export Frame to draw the exact area of mapping required • Save your maps and your money Promap can check through your saved Detail map and aerial photo files every time you search for a new location which will save you paying for the same map twice.
T: +44 (0)844 844 9960 | F: +44 (0)844 844 9951 | E: [email protected]
