ArcGIS: Working with Magnifier, Viewer and Overview Windows

Most people only know the basics of how to use Magnifier, Viewer, and Overview Windows can you learn how to get the most out of these features by reading our detailed tutorial arrow_forward. As it is said here, it is in this video that you will be ushered into the basic functions of these authoritarian instruments to help you enhance your map analyzing and visualization skills. Below please find our tutorial for ArcGIS instructions and examples which will be useful for all GIS users starting from those who use GIS for the first time and those workers who try to make their work with GIS software more effective.

Understand how the Magnifier Window shoots a single light on some regions of the map without pulling out from the general view and the Viewer Window provides a different tab where you can show some maps or sections side by side. Furthermore, discover how to operate the Overview Window to always have a constant view of the total geographical extent of a map as well as the picture whenever zooming in and out on the map. Ok, now let me briefly take you through some basic tools that will help you improve on this skill in ArcGIS and at the same time, ease your work.