Initial Directory Preferences for Files - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

Tables

The location of Tables Directory in the Open dialog box. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To open this dialog box, on the HOME tab, in the File group, on the Open list, click Table.

Remote Tables

The location of Remote Tables Directory in the Open dialog box. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To open this dialog box, on the HOME tab, in the File group, on the Open list, click Database Table.

Workspaces

The location of Workspaces Directory in the Open dialog box. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To open this dialog box, on the HOME tab, in the File group, on the Open list, click Open Workspace.

MapBasic Programs

The location of the MapBasic tools that install with MapInfo Pro:

C:\PROGRAM FILES\MAPINFO\PROFESSIONAL\TOOLS\

MapBasic tools are accessed on the HOME tab by clicking Tool Extensions in either the Tools groups or Tool Windows list in the Windows group. From the Options drop-down list, click Run Program.

Working with MapInfo Pro Tools

Import Files

The location of Import Files Directory in the Open dialog box. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To open this dialog box, on the HOME tab, in the File group, on the Open list, click Import.

SQL Queries

When opening DBMS tables, you can create SQL Queries (file extension .SQL) in Expert Mode in the Open DBMS Table Options dialog box. These queries save to the default:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

Creating Your Own Table Filter

Thematic Templates

When creating a thematic map, you can save your theme settings to a template to use again. The default location is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To save a thematic map template:

1. On the MAP tab, in the Content group, click Add Theme to open the Create Thematic Map wizard.
2. On the Create Thematic Map - Step 3 of 3 panel click Save to save the theme preferences that you just set in the wizard.

Creating a Map by a Range of Values

Step 3 - Customizing Your Thematic Map

Saved Queries

When creating SQL queries, you can save the query to a template to use again. The default location is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To save a SQL query:

1. On the SPATIAL tab, in the Selection group, click SQL Select to open the SQL Select dialog box.
2. Enter the query you want to save and then click Save Template.

Querying Your Data in MapInfo Pro

Using Templates for Queries

New Grids

When creating a grid thematic map, you can save your grid theme settings to a grid file to use again. The default location is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

To save a grid file:

1. On the MAP tab, in the Content group, click Add Theme to open the Create Thematic Map wizard.
2. On the Create Thematic Map - Step 1 of 3 panel click Grid, select a template name and then click Next.
3. On the Create Thematic Map - Step 2 of 3 panel, in the Grid File Name box enter a new default location to save grid files to.

Creating a Grid Surface Thematic Map

Step 2 - Choosing Thematic Values

Shapefile Tables

When opening a Shape file, you can set a location to place the .TAB file. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

WMS Tables

When connecting to a WMS (Web Map Service), you can set a location to place the TAB file. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

WFS Tables

When connecting to a WFS (Web Feature Service), you can set a location to place the TAB file. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\

WMTS Tables

When connecting to a WMTS (Web Map Tile Service), you can set a location to place the TAB file. The default is:

C:\USERS\(user-name)\DOCUMENTS\