Configuring A Background Layer; Using Import Tools; Defining Foreground Layers - Siemens DMS8000 MP4.60 Manual

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Note: By default, the background is white. If you wish a colored background, you
can customize it using the menu command Map > Background color.

Configuring a background layer

Using import tools

A background layer is typically prepared by importing an external file such as:
Bitmap files (BMP, JPG, PCX)
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Windows Metafiles (WMF, EMF)
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AutoCAD files (DWG, DXF, SHP)
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Simply select the appropriate icon from the toolbar.
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Inserting a background layer
Item Name
1 Bitmap file
2 Windows metafile
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AutoCAD
An AutoCAD import wizard is provided for:
Defining an area of the entire file to import.
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Adjusting the CAD positions and dimensions within the entire map.
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Note: The map dimensions can also be adjusted later according to the CAD
background (menu command Map > Dimensions > Bounding rectangle).
The visibility of every CAD layer in the Map layers can be defined in the CAD
layers tab of the object properties (right click on the CAD object to open its
Properties window).

Defining foreground layers

Define one foreground layer
Before inserting MM8000 / MT8001 points in a map, you need to create at least
one foreground layer and then define a depth for it. Note that:
Layers can be de-activated if not yet ready to be seen by the operators.
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The Background checkbox of the foreground layers should be unchecked.
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Guide to map configuration
Configuring a background layer
Description
Imports a bitmap file.
Imports a Windows metafile.
Imports an AutoCAD file.
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