1	8 Things to Know About ArcMap 9.2 G 378 Spring 2007
2	What an .mxd File Contains Pointers to data Absolute and relative paths Symbolization Names for data layers Can be different from the file name of the data set For map legends Graphics and text (annotation) Definition queries Scale dependencies
3	What an .mxd File Does Not Contain Any spatial data
4	You Cannot Edit the File Directly Binary information (e.g. .doc for MS Word) Rumour of a move to XML, which will be editable
5	There Are Two Views Data View One data frame at a time For working with data Layout View All data frames in the map will show For paper or screen map creation Ancillary elements, e.g. titles, scale bars, north arrows, can be placed
6	There are also .mxt or template files C:\documents and settings\YourName\Application Data\ESRI\ArcMap\Templates\Normal.mxt is the default map file that opens when you start up ArcMap Used for repetitive mapping with similar design Some templates provided C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Bin\Templates Some USA and World data also in C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Bin\TemplateData\TemplateData.gdb
7	Customizable through Toolbars and Extensions Create custom toolbars Download and install new tools Load extensions – some free, some at great cost ($2,000)
8	MXD Doctor Corrupt .mxd files can often be fized Start>All Programs>ArcGIS/Developer Tools>MXD Doctor
9	You Can Move Data Layers only When the Display tab is Checked in the TOC Draws from bottom to top Polygons-lines-points placed in order automatically