Mats
Yes your absolutely right - unfortunately I have been asked to create a map which should probably be done using flash in MI, I though that I could get around it but have hit a brick wall Using the "combine" function I have combined a layer of polygons with points into one entry. The idea is that when I click on the point it highlights the corresponding polygons (this works fine). My problem is that because I have 40 such layers - when I click on the point in layer 5 for example the computer thinks I am clicking on the polygon in layer 1 (which is overlaid on the point). So it highlights layer 1. Sorry this probably doesn't make much sense but what I need is to instruct MI to only allow the user pick the points regardless of what layer they are in. I think what I really need is to learn FLASH or something like it!!! ; - ). Thanks, - John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 September 2005 13:44 To: John Nott Cc: [email protected] Subject: Ang. MI-L RE: Ang. MI-L Advanced Labelling Hi John! When you say 'points and regions combined into a single entry' I assume you mean 'a single table' as I know no way of combining points and regions to a multiple object. But they can coexist in one table, that is true. Incidentally, this is uncommon in the GIS world and I consider that ability to be an advantage, but at times it works against you. Your question points to one case, another is when you need to control the drawing order of regions, lines and points. The same workaround applies to both: Make subselections from the layer so that you separate point objects and region objects into temporary tables. Then arrange the point selection on top (or topmost snappable) and set up the label expression to your needs. Hälsning / Best regards Mats.E ________________________ FB Engineering AB Södra Förstadsgatan 26 211 43 Malmö Tel: 040-660 25 50 Mobil: 0705-27 60 27 Fax: 040-660 25 99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fbe.se "John Nott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2005-09-29 14:18 Till <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kopia <[email protected]> Ärende MI-L RE: Ang. MI-L Advanced Labelling Thanks to Mats and Rob; that worked perfectly. Just one more question for the list. I have multiple layers which contain both points and regions combined into a single entry - is there anyway to tell MI to only allow selection of points and not polygons? So although the points and polygons are in the same layer, can I set MI so as to only allow me select the point object? Once again, any help would be greatly appreciated. - John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 September 2005 09:42 To: John Nott Cc: [email protected] Subject: Ang. MI-L Advanced Labelling Hi John! This is actually an integrated feature in MI Pro but you may have switched it off. Look in Options > Preferences > Map Window for Show InfoTips and check that option. The help file says: "Choose to display the value of an object's label expression in a Tool-Tip like bubble." Note two things, first the layer must be snappable which means you can turn off background layers from showing their labels. Second, any valid label expression can be used, even using multiple lines. Label position and offset is not observed, though. I think the snap tolerance radius is active but I have found no way to control 'hover time'. Hälsning / Best regards Mats.E ________________________ FB Engineering AB Södra Förstadsgatan 26 211 43 Malmö Tel: 040-660 25 50 Mobil: 0705-27 60 27 Fax: 040-660 25 99 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fbe.se "John Nott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2005-09-29 10:09 Till <[email protected]> Kopia Ärende MI-L Advanced Labelling Hello All, I have created a point map of Europe which is linked to a database showing various attribute information at each point. Due to the scale of the map at entire layers, it is not possible to have labels on; I was wondering if it is possible to set the labels to appear when the mouse hovers over a point? Is this possible? If so how? As always any help would be much appreciated! All the Best, - John John Nott Consultant/GIS Analyst ROGER TYM & PARTNERS Fairfax House, 15 Fulwood Place, London, WC1V 6HU t 020 7831 2711 f 020 7831 7653 e [EMAIL PROTECTED] w www.tymconsult.com The information in this email is confidential. It may also be legally privileged. It is intended only for the stated addressee(s) and access to it by any other person is unauthorised. If you are not an addressee, you must not disclose, copy, circulate or in any other way use or rely upon the information contained in this email. Such unauthorised use may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please reply immediately to this effect and delete it (and all copies) from your system (with thanks). This message and any attached files have been scanned for the presence of computer viruses. However, you are advised that you open any attachment at your own risk.
