Daniel Budmiger wrote:
> who has got an idea, how i can change the graphical definition of a table. i
> mean the following: if i open a table with streets i always have to change
> the colour of the streets. Is there a possibilty to make this changes in the
> definition of the table (in the .tab file)
Hi Daniel!
We need to clarify some MapInfo basics.
Each object in a MI table can be visualized in three ways:
1 The native appearance of the object; the table holds graphic
information of every object. This info is stored in the *.map file (not
the *.tab file per se). Each object can have a unique appearance.
2 The display setting for the table (or layer) in a map window; each
occurrence of a table in a map window can be visualized differently. The
display setting will apply to all objects in the table. This setting is
a property of the map window (not the table) and can be stored only in a
workspace file.
3 A thematic mapping of the table in a map window; objects are
visualized according to classes or individual values from a column from
the non-graphic attribute file of the table. The thematic mapping will
typically apply to groups of objects, and will be updated dynamically as
table values change. The thematic parameters are a property of the map
window, and will be stored in a workspace file. In addition, the
thematic map settings may be stored as a thematic template for use on
other tables with similar content.
Having made this clear, let's return to your original question.
I assume you want to change the native appearance of all objects in your
table (case 1 above). In order to do this, the table needs to be made
editable. Then select all objects from the table, and select the region,
line or symbol style you want to use. If any of the parameters dropdown
lists show 'mixed' the objects have original different appearances -
your new choice will affect all objects likewise.
If you only want to change the display setting (case 2), double click
the layer in the layer control and make your choice. Be sure to save the
workspace so that you can return to your settings later.
Third, if the roads in your table are coded by type or so, you could
prepare a thematic template for use on your road map. One advantage of
this approach is that erroneously coded objects can be visually spotted
an corrected.
Hope this helps in some way,
Regards, Mats.E
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