Tutorial

MAPSTER has been designed to provide easy and intuitive access to fish and fish habitat information for a widely dispersed and diverse group of individuals. With the release of version 2.0, there have been many changes in the appearance and functionality of MAPSTER. To help new or returning users, this tutorial has been prepared to review the application's tools and features.

The tutorial has been divided into four units which can be accessed through the links at the top of each page:

1. Navigating the Map introduces MAPSTER's interface and toolbar while working with different map layers. Basic tools to explore and locate information on the map are also covered.

2. Creating Data and Maps covers the use of markup tools to create new datasets. Steps to distribute finished maps using the print and email functions are also presented.

3. Advanced Features showcases various methods to access attribute and spatial information from the maps. Users will also work through examples to add CHS charts and shapefiles into the map view.

4. GIS Maps and Data provides a description of the web pages found on the OHEB GIS Unit website.

Ideally, the application and tutorial should be viewed simultaneously while working through the exercises in the tutorial. If you don’t already have MAPSTER open, click on the following link: MAPSTER v. 2.0. Resize and arrange the two windows so you can switch between them.

Note: To view MAPSTER, your browser must be set to enable cookies. If you are unsure how to do this, please check the following link: http://www.google.com/cookies.html.

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