To save a thematic map to a Map window's table, you must select the Automatically Open Default Theme check box in the Map Window Preferences dialog box.
To save a theme to a map so it opens displaying that theme every time:
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Create the thematic map using the range or individual value template (on the MAP tab, in the Content group, click Add Theme).
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In the Create Thematic Map - Step 3 of 3 wizard panel, select the Save Theme As Default View check box.
This saves the theme you have created to the metadata.
If the table you are creating a theme for is read-only, the default theme feature is disabled.
To remove the default view from the .TAB file, return to the Create Thematic Map - Step 3 of 3 wizard panel and select the Remove Default Theme View check box.
Note: These thematic options also display on the Modify Thematic Map dialog box.
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Click OK.
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Close the .TAB file and reopen it to display it with the theme automatically.
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