To download a map

1.If you haven’t printed the map yet, set and fix the print frame around the area you’d like to download. See To set the print frame and scale and To fix the print frame.

2.Click the Save as Image button on the Print toolbar.

3.A Save As dialog box will appear on your screen.

This will save the file on your computer.

4.Choose a folder to save your file in.

5.Type a name for your image in the File name text box.

6.Select a file format in the Save as Type drop-down box and click Save.

You can save in jpeg, bmp, gif or png format.

If you haven’t printed the map, the Enter Expenditure Details dialog box will appear to warn you that you are about to be charged. Enter a Project and Reference for your map print and click OK. This will be entered in to your accounting files.

For more information on expenditure details see Enter Expenditure Details.

7.The Save Map dialog box will appear on your screen. This allows you to save the map on the Promap server. We strongly recommend that you save your map now to avoid paying a first print charge again. If you need help saving your map go to To save a file for the first time.

8.Click Save and Promap downloads the file in the requested format onto your computer.

You can now open the file in other programs or email it to another person.

Note

Your downloaded map will have a North Point, the Promap logo and copyright statement, any objects you've added and any colour scheme, grid line and legend preferences.