Economical Map Symbols

This function is used to load map symbols to the drawing.

Run the function from:

MOUS_ICO Toolbar: Not available from the Toolbar

MOUS_ICO Menu: Novapoint > Map > Economical Map Symbols…

KEYB_ICO Command Line: Not available from the command line

The function initiates the Symbol Library palette. All the pre-defined Economical Map Symbols are listed in the palette in the folder structure. Browse the list, select the desired Map Symbol, and hit Insert.

Command prompts for:

Specify insertion point or [Scale/X/Y/Z/Rotate/PScale/PX/PY/PZ/PRotate]: Pick the insert point to insert the map symbol. After inserting the map symbols at all the desired locations click Enter or the right button of the mouse to exit. A menu pops up with the right button of the mouse. All the options on the menu are self-explanatory.

Palette Properties

Options such as Allow Docking, Move, Size, Auto Hide, Close, and Transparency are available with the shortcut menu on the palette.

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