The MapInfo Pro desktop is a collection of tabs, groups and commands that are accessible from a ribbon layout across the top of the desktop. Each tab contains a number of related groups of features, while within the groups are the commands and command lists for performing MapInfo Pro's operations. The following is a brief overview of the tabs and their contents. See the individual topics for details.
- HOME – This tab includes File and Window groups of commands, as well as Clipboard, Output and Tools. The Open command list includes commands to open every type of supported resource from tables and workspaces to Base Maps and database connections.
- TABLE – This tab has groups of commands related to working with tables, such as Selection and Edit.
- MAP – This tab has commands for creating map content, manipulating, navigating, labeling, and analyzing map data.
- SPATIAL – This tab has the groups and commands for selecting, editing and creating data, including geocoding.
- LAYOUT – This tab has commands for creating layouts for output.
- RASTER – This tab has commands for working with MapInfo Advanced. You need a Premium license to enable all of the commands.
- LEGEND – This tab has commands for working with map legends and the Legend Designer window. It displays after creating a map legend.
- THEME – This tab has the most commonly used commands and command lists for working with theme settings and styles.
- STYLE – This tab has commands for changing the display styles for layers. It displays after highlighting a layer in the Layers or Explorer window.
- LABELS – This tab has commands for working with layer labels. It displays after highlighting a layer in the Layers or Explorer window.
- GRIDLINES – This tab has commands and command lists for managing the gridlines in a Map window. It displays after selecting a Gridline layer for a map in the Explorer window.
One additional tab to the left of the others is the PRO tab where you access licensing and help tasks and product information. One key group on this tab is the Options group where you choose settings for a wide variety of features. It is organized into System, Window, and Devices subgroups.
For convenience, some of the commands are repeated on more than one tab, such as the Open command on the HOME and TABLE tabs, and selection commands on the MAP and SPATIAL tabs.
The tabs are also available when a window is floating. For example, a floating Browser window displays the TABLE tab. A floating Map window displays the TABLE, MAP and SPATIAL tabs.
Several additional tabs appear on the ribbon when certain conditions are met. These include the STYLE and LABELS tabs when you highlight layers in either the Layers or Explorer windows. For details, see the STYLE Tab and the LABELS Tab.
The LEGEND tab is available when a Legend Designer window is active. See About the Legend Designer Window.
The LEGEND tab is available when a Legend Designer window is active. See About the Legend Designer Window in the Help System.
The LEGACY tab is visible on the MapInfo Pro ribbon after running a MapBasic tool that includes ribbon commands. For information on how to run or add MapBasic tools to your MapInfo Pro, see Working with MapInfo Pro Tools
The LEGACY tab is visible on the MapInfo Pro ribbon after running a MapBasic tool that includes ribbon commands. For information on how to run or add MapBasic tools to your MapInfo Pro, see Working with MapInfo Pro Tools in the MapInfo Pro: Productivity Aids Guide.