Use map wizards

Some templates have attached wizards that run automatically each time the template is used to create a new map. Wizards can simplify information entry in many ways, for example, to prompt for information in a specific form (ie date in mm/dd/yyyy form) or within a certain range. They can also be used to ensure that the map information is complete.

The wizard steps through the template and prompts you for information to fill in the map. It may prompt you for some text and you can simply type in your answer, or it may ask you to select a date or time, or an answer from a list of choices. If you see a browse button displayed next to the data field you can enter a link to a file or to a URL (web page, ftp site, mailto link, etc.).

Enter wizard data

  1. As the wizard runs, answer each question. You'll see how many steps the Wizard contains at the top of the dialog.

  2. After you enter your answer for each step click Next. If you made a mistake, click Back and re-enter your data. If you want to stop the Wizard at any time click Finish.

  3. The wizard will notify you when you are on the final step.

  4. Some wizards "loop" &endash; that is they may be designed to help you create a map that has topics containing the same set of information for different items or people. In this case you will be asked if you want to add another (person, item etc.) to your map. Click on Yes to continue entering more data, click Finish if you are done and want to continue with the next step.

You can enable or disable wizards for individual templates using the Template Organizer.