MapGuide Class Announcement

Pima County ITD is presenting a two-part MapGuide class:

  Tuesday, October 20th.
  
  Public Works Building
  Basement Conference Room C
  201 N. Stone Avenue
    
    9:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Basic Topics
      - Getting started
      - Accessing commands
      - Moving around (Navigating)
      - MapGuide Preferences
      - Using Bookmarks
      - Map legend and map layer order
      - Viewing aerial photos      
      - Identifying map features
      - Getting help
      - Map links to more information (intro)
         
    11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Lunch on your own             
         
    12:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Advanced Topics
      - Map links to more information (in detail)
      - Selecting map objects
      - Making reports and mailing labels      
      - Parcel search
      - Printing maps  
      - Copy to clipboard or URL 
      - Zooming to map features (Zoom Goto) 
      - Creating buffers               
      - Using Map Tools        
      
The class format is lecture/demonstration, not hands-on.

We split the class in response to many requests.  You
You can attend either or both parts.  We recommend
attending both morning and afternoon parts, even if you
have MapGuide experience. 

REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED for this class which is
free and open to the public.  Seating is limited to 
approximately 70. You may want to arrive a few minutes
early to get a good seat.  We do not validate parking
stubs.
      
Wi-Fi wireless networking will be available.  Feel free
to bring your Wi-Fi enabled laptop to follow along with
the lecture/demonstration.  However, this is not a 
"hands-on" or lab class.  Please note:

  - We provide limited table space with power outlets. 
    All other laptop users must use battery power.
  - Come early to set up and make the Wi-Fi connection.
    We won't be able to help after the class starts.
  - We can't assist with your use of MapGuide on your
    laptop during the lecture.

Using MapGuide, you can view Pima County GIS (Geographic
Information System) data and maps interactively over the
Internet using the Pima County DOT web site at
http://dot.pima.gov

The class focuses on using the MapGuide Viewer with the
Pima County MapGuide maps.  While many data layers
are shown and discussed, the class is not a review of
available data.  We don't try to cover the larger topic
of using the Internet for research.

While the only prerequisite is experience using the web,
most of those attending will have some experience with
MapGuide.  If you are new to MapGuide, it would help to go
to http://dot.pima.gov/gis/maps/mapguide/, follow
the directions there, and see if you can get started before
the class.  That way you won't be a complete beginner, will
understand some of the concepts, and will have some
questions.

Things to bring:
- If you want to follow the class outline, print it from
  http://dot.pima.gov/events/mgclass/classnotes/outline.txt
- You may want a sweater.  The room can be cold.  
- Feel free to bring your own refreshments.  None are
  provided. 
- Please be considerate of others who may be sensitive
  or allergic to perfume.

This is a repeat of the class we have done in the past.

If you need more information, contact:
e-mail address