"Phillips, Frank" wrote: > > Now that I think about it, I bet this is a "rogue" MBX that I downloaded > somewhere to try. Problem is, I still can't figure out what it does....oh, > well. Thanks to everyone who replied... >
Here's what it does (it's from Warren Vick, Oct 2 in MapInfo-L, demonstrating that he actually COULD attach a zip file and post it on MapInfno-L): >"SymSet.MBX allows you to set the symbol for points in a table based on a >classification field (in your case indicating Brand). The utility does currently have >the restriction that it only works with a class field that is a string. At the time >the tool was needed, this was fine but it would need to support all types to be a >good general purpose tool. > >SymSet.MBX needs version 4.5 or higher of MapInfo Pro. Simply run the MBX and it will >add a menu to the "Table" menu. Choose "Symbol Setter > Symbol Setter..." and a >dialog window will be presented. > >1) Choose the table you want to set symbols for. >2) Press "Select" and choose the field you want to classify by. A list of >classifications (your brands) will be displayed. >3) Classes with no symbol associated have an "*" next to the name. Simply choose the >class and press the Symbol Picker button to select the appropriate symbol. >4) When you have gone through the long-winded task of associating each class with a >symbol, press "Save" to save these associations to a separate file (actually another >MapInfo table). You can then Load them in the future. >5) Press "OK" and all your symbols will magically change... you will then know for >sure that every street corner has a Starbucks on it." --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 8729
