Pitney Bowes MapInfo Professional - Manual (Page 35)

3
The Basics of MapInfo
Professional
Now that you have installed MapInfo Professional, you are probably anxious to
get mapping. But, if you are new to MapInfo Professional, take a few minutes to
read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the concepts, components, and tools
for successful computer mapping.
In this section:
• Starting and Leaving MapInfo Professional . . . . . . . . . . .36
• A Tour of the MapInfo Professional Desktop . . . . . . . . . .37
• Data - Where MapInfo Professional Begins . . . . . . . . . . .41
• Understanding Your Data in MapInfo Professional . . . .52
• Using Workspaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
• Reviewing the Windows in MapInfo Professional . . . . . .55
• Working with Tables in the Table List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
• Working with Layers in the Layer Control . . . . . . . . . . . .67
• Working with Thematic Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
• Working with Seamless Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
• Working with MapInfo Manager Library Services . . . . . .83
• Saving, Closing, and Exporting Your Work . . . . . . . . . . .84
• Using the Tools in the Tool Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89