The Mapping Task Bar

To access this screen:

  • The Mapping task bar is displayed by default. If previously hidden, it can be displayed using the Setup ribbon's Show >> Mapping Control Bar option.

The Mapping task bar is the hub of Studio Mapper's map editing and creation functions. It is used to access tools for map digitizing and annotating map face data. It is also used to apply face images and align them.

To use the Mapping task bar, at least one Map must exist within the current mapping database. An appropriate face must be selected (see below).

Some contents of the Mapping task bar are reliant on entries in your system configuration file. For example, channel sample settings must be defined in order for the Channel Samples panel to appear.

Mapping Task Bar Panels

The Mapping task bar is used for editing both georeferenced and non-georeferenced maps.

A series of tabs provides access to command groups. Select a link below for more information:

Map Properties: shows the properties of the currently selected map. The current map dimensions are shown along with any custom attributes or values. SeeMap Properties Panel

Profiles: drive profiles are created and selected here. See Create and Edit Map Profiles

Pictures: face images are added and modified using this tab. See Add and Edit Face Images.

Features: geological features (outlines and contacts) can be digitized using this panel. See Map Features Panel.
This tab will only appear if features have been defined in your system configuration file.

Channel Samples: add and edit channel sample data for your map, either at the face or back at the office. See Channel Samples.
This tab will only appear if channel samples have been defined in your system configuration file.

Vertical Sections:create vertical stratigraphic indicators to a map face. See Create Stratigraphic Sections

Areas: define areas to be associated with your channel samples. See Channel Sample Areas.
This tab will only appear if areas have been defined in your system configuration file.

Sketches: freeform sketches are created here. See Add Map Sketches

Comments: add comments to any location on your face using these tools. See Map Comments

Map Controls

Regardless of which panel of the Mapping task bar is displayed, the following controls are available at the top of the screen:

  1. Change the current map to either another map, or no map.
  2. Select one of the available faces of the current map for viewing or editing. If a valid map is selected, all available faces are available in the drop-down list below. There are other ways to change the current map...
  3. Create a view of the current map in a map window.
  4. Hide or Show the Grid for the active map face. You can edit the map grid using the Grid Properties panel.
  5. Delete the current map.
  6. Add a map to the current database mine and area using the New Map dialog.

Note: The Map list will always display the current map, or will be empty. Only faces of the selected map can be picked from the Face list.

Map Ribbons

The Mapping task bar provides a range of functions for creating and editing your face maps. It is supported by context sensitive ribbons that update depending on the currently-selected tab. The Map Properties panel is selected by default. Others are shown as tabs along the top of the panel.

Tip: As a control bar, the Mapping task bar can be repositioned anywhere on the screen, and set to automatically hide if not in use. For more information on editing your user interface, see Customizing Control Bars.