Pitney Bowes MapInfo Professional - Manual (Page 336)

2. Choose the area you want to show in detail and zoom in on it. The Map window contains the detailed
view.
3. As stated previously, there must be a separate Map window for each view you want to include in a
layout. Instead of re-opening the tables to re-create the Map window, on the Map menu, point to
Clone View to create a duplicate Map window.
4. A new Map window displays. Zoom out on this map to create the overview map.
The new Map window is independent of the original Map window. You may add or remove layers
without changing the original map.
Getting Labels Right for your Layout Window
There are many considerations in getting labels to look good on your maps. As with changing views of
the map, there is a significant difference between using labels in a MapInfo Professional session and
using them in a layout. Labeling in a MapInfo Professional session is best handled by clicking Automatic
Labels for a layer in Layer Control.
When you create a map to place in a Layout window, you usually need to spend more time making your
labels look aesthetically pleasing. It is also more likely that you will want to save these labels to a separate
layer. With the default labeling, label styles can be changed; however, customized labels are not saved
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Working with the Classic Layout Window