Save the current map

To save the current map:

Do any one of the following:

If this is a new, unsaved map, and you have enabled the prompt option, the Properties - Summary page will appear so you can enter information about the map.

Then you'll be prompted for a file name. The map will be saved in the default map directory unless you specify a different folder.

Note: Use the Tools - Options - Save settings to set the default path, and to enable or disable the Prompt for map Properties on first save option.

To save the map with a different name:

Hints:
You can choose a different format under Save as to export your map in another format.
If you have filtered the map, you can save only the visible topics in a new map. Use the File - Save Filtered Map as Copy.

Password protection

You can protect your map so that no one can open it without knowing the password.

To add password protection:

  1. Click File - Security.

  2. Enter the password(s) for the map and click OK.

  3. Save the map.

From now on, you cannot open the map or modify it without entering the password (s).