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This page has links to the basic Tools on MapPlace, a few articles, and a set of workshops notes on Exploring the MapPlace.  The FAQs page is a good place for quick solutions.  Basic operations on the map include: using the tool bar to zoom, select objects, and report; or right-click the map for more tools, such as page setup, printing and map details. Many of the objects on the map are linked to additional data, either by double-click links or select the objects and use the report button. The Question Mark in the toolbar provides an extensive help document.

Quick Download & Install Instructions
bullet Download Autodesk MapGuide 6.5 Viewer
bullet IE users can download, unzip and install the MGControl65.zip file
 Go to Autodesk MapGuide site
The Toolbar & Popup Menu
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MapGuide Commands

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Toolbar Button

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Popup Menu

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Steps to Create, Save and Print Maps

Overview of MapPlace
bullet MapGuide Viewer Features & Functionality
bullet Organization of Data into Layers
bullet Available Versions of the Autodesk MapGuide Viewer
 Go to MapPlace Pamphlet
MapGuide Keyboard Accessibility
Summary of Data Available - Table of Data layers
Metadata for Maps & Data Themes
Exploring the MapPlace - Workshop Notes in PDF format
  Geoscience BC Vancouver January 2006
  Minerals South Nelson Presentation October 2006
  Minerals North Mackenzie Workshop Notes April 2006
  KEG Kamloops Workshop Notes April 2006
  Nanaimo Workshop Notes February 2005
  Victoria Workshop Notes June 2002
  Nelson Manual June 2002
MapPlace Articles and Presentations:
bullet MapPlace Abstract
bullet Mineral Exploration Roundup 2006:
bullet Slide show presentation: Special Features of MapPlace.ca
bullet MapPlace Poster (PDF, 7 MB)
bullet MINFILE Poster (PDF, 2.5 MB)
bullet ARIS Poster (PDF, 5 MB)
bullet Combined Poster (PDF, 5.6 MB)
bullet URISA BC Chapter Seminar: Taking GIS to the Public (Richmond BC, June 6, 2005)
MapPlace Presentation: Geospatial Delivery with MapPlace.ca (PDF 11MB)
bullet "Autodesk MapGuide Drives Exploration and Blends GIS Data from Separate Systems" (PDF 1.3MB) Autodesk MapPlace Success Story: published at Autodesk Customer Stories (November 2004)
bullet BCYCM Mining Review Articles Winter 2003:
bullet the MapPlace A jewel of a tool An Internet-based tool that connects you to almost everything map worthy in BC
bullet William's Gold A case study on the application of RGS data to mineral exploration. - by Mark Baknes
bullet Mineral Titles Online (MTO)
bullet MapPlace.ca – MORE POWER!, Geological Society of America, Abstract and Poster, Rocky Mountain (56th Annual) and Cordilleran (100th Annual) Joint Meeting (May 3–5, 2004) Boise, Idaho
bullet Web-Based Solutions for Geoscience Data - MapPlace.ca, BCMEM, Geofile 2004-4 poster
bullet MapPlace Client-Mapping Tools, BCMEM Geological Fieldwork 2003, Paper 2004-1, ppp 217-218
bullet The MapPlace - An Internet-based Mineral Exploration Tool, BCMEM Geological Fieldwork 2001, Paper 2002-1, pp 409-420
bullet The MapPlace, Using Web-Based Mineral Exploration Data as an Environmental Tool, Innovation June 2001
Tour of MapPlace - A Power Point Presentation
FAQs - for your Frequently Asked Questions
Updates to the MapPlace - What's New
Help on viewing and creating PDF files
Links to Data & Maps
Autodesk MapGuide Viewer 6.5 Help    Download site:
Go to Autodesk MapGuide Site
Links to Common File Viewers
Comment & Support - Contact for Help and Suggestions