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Static basemaps can be created by selecting File > New > Static Basemap.  This menu item will display the Create Basemap form that can used to create a new static basemap.

 

 

The right side of this form displays a list of predefined basemaps divided by continent. To expand the list of basemaps in a continent click on the box beside the continent, and a list of countries will be displayed. If a country has more than one basemap (for provinces or states) there will be a box beside it, click on this box to display the list of basemaps for that country. When a predefined basemap is highlighted in the list a preview of it will be displayed on the left as shown below. In addition, a default name for the basemap will be filled in.

 

 

After a predefined basemap has been selected, it needs to be copied and stored in the datastore. Basemaps can be downloaded from the Internet, copied from a hard drive, or copied from a CD. If you have an Internet connection the easiest way is to download the basemap from the Internet. The program will automatically connect to GAEA's web site and download the selected basemap. Otherwise the basemap can be copied from a folder on the hard drive or CD. If you purchases GaeaSynergy and had it sent to you, it will come with a basemaps CD.

 

 

 

 

After the source and name of the basemap has been specified, press the Create Basemap button to create the basemap. The basemap will then be displayed and can be edited as described in the sections below.