To apply a saved colour scheme

 

To apply a saved colour scheme to a map, ensure that you have opened a new or saved map file before following the steps below.

Note

The Legend tool and colour schemes are only available on a Detail map.

Colour schemes can only be applied to the type of map is was originally created and saved in.  For example, a colour scheme created on an OS Detail map cannot be applied to a UKMap Detail map.

To apply a default colour scheme

Select Options>Colour Schemes>Apply Default Colour Scheme.  You can now choose to apply the default colour scheme to the currently viewed map style, or all map styles (Colour, Black & White etc.)

This will apply the default template that has been selected in the Settings dialog box. See To change General Settings.

The administrator can set a default template for the entire company that cannot be changed. If that is the case, you will not be able to change the default in General Settings.

To apply a recent colour scheme

1.Select Options>Colour Schemes>Open Colour Scheme.

The Open Colour Scheme dialog box appears.

You will see a list of up to ten of your most recently saved colour schemes with the most recent at the top.

2.Click the colour scheme you would like to use. It will be highlighted in grey.

3.Click Open.

Your colour scheme will now be applied to the map.

To apply an older colour scheme

1.Select Options>Colour Schemes>Open Colour Scheme.

The Open Colour Scheme dialog box will appear.

2.Click the Browse tab to see older saved colour schemes.

3.Click the folder and/or subfolder which contains the colour scheme you would like to use.

4.Click the colour scheme you want to open.

Promap will highlight it in grey and tick the selection box to the left of the colour scheme's name.

5.Click Open.

The colour scheme will be applied to the map.