TNTgis Quick Guides
Quick how-to's and power tips ...
GIS / DATABASE
Convert Database Tables to CAD
Polygon Properties
Raster Statistics for Category Rasters
Database Tables
Computed Attributes
Cosmetic Database Constraints & Forms
Database Attachment Types
Database Table Colors
Database Table Statistics
Design Database Forms
Link to URLs Using Attributes
Node Tables with Computed Fields
Operational Database Constraints
Raster Attributes
Rearrange Fields for Tabular Viewing
Save Database Table Substatistics
Set Units for Database Fields
Show Style Samples In a Database Table
Sort Table Fields
Tabular Views in Layouts
Vector Standard Attributes
Geotagged Image Database
Convert Image Locations to Vector
Digital Photos as DataTips
Geotag Digital Photos
Linking to Databases
Link to Access Database
Link to ESRI Personal Database
Link to Excel Spreadsheets
Link to External Files Using Attributes
Link to MySQL Database
Link to MySQL Spatial Tables
Link to PostGIS Spatial Tables
Link to PostgreSQL Database
Link to SQL Server Database
DISPLAY
Add Scalebar to View
Automatic Projection Reconciliation
Change Quick Snapshot Properties
Custom Toolbars
GeoLock Multiple Views
Geotrack Cursor in Multiple Views
Open a Separate Locator View
Save/Open Multiple Views
Set Redraw Default to Manual or Auto
Sync Google Earth with 2D Views
Toggle Redraw from Automatic to Manual
Toggle Redraw from Manual to Automatic
3D
Color Relief Shading
Drape Labels Over Terrain
Floating 3D Layers
Incorporate 3D in Your Posters
Render 3D View to KML/KMZ
Adding Layers
Add Microsoft�s Bing Maps to View
Add WMS and ArcIMS Layers to View
Direct Use of CAD Files (*.dxf, *.dgn, *.dwg, *.tab)
Direct Use of DGN Files (*.dgn)
Direct Use of ESRI Shapefiles (*.shp)
Direct Use of MrSID Files (*.sid)
Direct Use of Popular Geodata Formats
Open Any Object Type
Data Tips
Change DataTip Background Color
Digital Photos as DataTips
Terrain Layer Value Type and Units
Use HTML Tags to Specify DataTip Width
GeoToolbox
Create Regions by Selection
Create Regions by Thresholding
Create Regions Using Raster Expressions
Cross Sections with Styles
GeoToolbox
Interactive Region Analysis
Profile Views
Update Raster Histograms
Layer Visibility
Control Visibility of Layers and Groups
Elements in View Controlled by Scale
Layer Transparency
Layers in View Controlled by Scale
Mutually Exclusive Groups
Mutually Exclusive Layers
View-in-View
Map Design - Layouts & Groups
Add Multiple Groups to a Layout
Adding Compass Graphics to Layouts
Automatic Font Substitution
Click to View a Map from a TNT Layout
Clipping Groups Using Regions
Geographically Attached Group Clipping
Layout Templates
Manually Specified Font Substitution
Mutually Exclusive Groups
Mutually Exclusive Layers
Page Layout Placement Tool
Render Complex Layouts to SVG
Save Groups and Layouts as Text Files
Save Scripts with Groups/Layouts
Tabular Views in Layouts
Toggle Map Grid Tick Mark Colors
Pin Map
Convert Pinmap to Vector Points
Raster Geodata
Auto Color Map
Color Relief Shading
Contrast Enhancement for Raster Sets
Copy Contrast Tables
Direct Use of JPEG2000 Files (*.jp2)
Editing Standard Color Palettes
Quick-Add RGB Raster Sets
Raster Geodata Structures
Raster Statistics for Category Rasters
Relief Shading
Sharpen Images in Display
Standard Color Palettes
Terrain Layer Value Type and Units
Render
Create KML-KMZ Files from Map Layouts
Render 3D View to KML/KMZ
Render a WMS Layer to Raster
Render Complex Layouts to SVG
Render WMS/ArcIMS Layers to KML or KMZ
Legends & Other Sidebar Features
Adjust LegendView Width
Color Scale Range Legends
Merge Legend Entries
Text Labels for Polygon Legends
Turn Locator On/Off in Legend
Use LegendView to Change Layer Order
Zoom With Locator
Style Editor
Control Order of Hatch Pattern Elements
Copying Symbols
Insert Styles
Line Style Libraries
Symbols from TrueType Fonts
Use Bitmap Patterns for Point Symbols
Terrain Layer
Terrain Layer Value Type and Units
Vector, Shape & Other Geometric Data
Adjusting Links for Styles
Automatic Labels & Leader Lines
Automatic Style Assignment
CartoScripts
Edit Bitmap Patterns Interactively
Node Tables with Computed Fields
Use Bitmap Patterns for Point Symbols
Use Polygon Attributes to Style Lines
Zoom and Navigate
Recenter and Zoom on Cursor Location
Sync Google Earth with 2D Views
Use Arrow Keys to Pan the View
Zoom to Full Resolution (1X)
Zoom To Location
DOCUMENTATION
Access Documentation on Local Computer
Search Website Documentation
EDIT
3D Views Assist When Editing
Add 3D Geometric Elements
Add Reference Layer Below Editable Layer
Apply Label Style Changes
Automatic Label Leader Lines
Connect Points
Convert Nodes to Points
Copy, Cut, and Paste Geometric Elements
Copy, Cut, and Paste Raster Pieces
Create Geodata Templates
Create New Object from Template
Database Prompt in Spatial Data Editor
Editor's Right Mouse Button Menu
Erase Line/Polygon Parts with Delete Key
Format Label Elements
Interactive Element Editing
Pan By Query
Preview in Copy/Paste
Styling Multiple Marked Labels
Work with CAD Blocks
GEODATA
Datasets
Add Microsoft�s Bing Maps to View
GEOMEDIA PUBLISHING
TNTatlas
Click to View an Object in FREE TNTatlas
GEOMETRIC PROCESSING
Compute Sample Points
Create Point Density Rasters
Create Points for Line Intersections
Geometric Object Types
Polygon Properties
Vector Geodata Topology Types
Vector Combine, Merge & Extract
Extract Vector Elements Using Attributes
Vector Filters
Dissolve Polygons
Filter Vector to Simplify
GEOREFERENCING
Automatic Projection Reconciliation
Create KML File from Photo Locations
Geotag Digital Photos
Reproject Geometric Objects
Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS)
Correct Coordinate Reference Systems
Geometric Warp
Reproject Geometric Objects
IMPORTEXPORT
Direct Use of Geodata Files
Direct Use of CAD Files (*.dxf, *.dgn, *.dwg, *.tab)
Direct Use of DGN Files (*.dgn)
Direct Use of ESRI Shapefiles (*.shp)
Direct Use of JPEG2000 Files (*.jp2)
Direct Use of MrSID Files (*.sid)
Direct Use of Popular Geodata Formats
Folder and File Icons
Export
Create KML File from Photo Locations
Render 3D View to KML/KMZ
Render WMS/ArcIMS Layers to KML or KMZ
Import
Create DEMs from Text Files
Link to Access Database
Link to ESRI Personal Database
Link to Excel Spreadsheets
Link to MySQL Database
Link to MySQL Spatial Tables
Link to PostGIS Spatial Tables
Link to PostgreSQL Database
Link to SQL Server Database
RASTER & IMAGE PROCESSING
Extract and Trim DRGs
Use the Mask Editor
Classify & Feature Map
Grow and Mark Features Tool
Compression
Compress Raster Objects
Raster Extract
Compress Raster Objects
Convert Raster Data Types
Extract Raster Areas with Buffer
Highlight Raster Extraction Area
Insert Raster Objects
Raster Extraction by Range
Raster Extraction Using Drawn Areas
Raster Extraction Using Map Extents
Raster Extraction Using Masks
Raster Extraction Using Regions
Raster Extraction Using Vector Polygons
Scale and Orient Raster Objects
Raster Filters
Sharpen Images in Display
REGIONS
Clipping Groups Using Regions
Create Regions by Selection
Create Regions by Thresholding
SCRIPTING
SML Scripts
Basic Style Scripts
Use Polygon Attributes to Style Lines
CartoScripts
CartoScripts
Display Toolbar — Macro & Tool Scripts
Macro Scripts
Tool Scripts
GeoFormulas
Creating New Objects Using GeoFormulas
Geospatial Formulas
Interval Categories for Raster Objects
Mark & Show By Query
Use Polygon Attributes to Style Lines
Script Layers
Label Raster Objects for Display
SYSTEM
Changing Graphic Tool Color and Width
Check Drive Read/Write Performance
Cut and Paste
Show TNT Process IDs in Window Titles
TNT Hot Keys
TrueType Fonts for Localization
Use Dual Monitors
Use Session Log Files
Use Special Characters
File Manager
Adjust Project File Validation Errors
Adjusting Links for Styles
Common File Extensions
Copy Objects
Manage TNT Temporary Files in Mac OS X
Manage TNT Temporary Files in Windows
Unusual File Extensions
Validate Project Files
GeoCatalogs
GeoCatalogs
Geospatial Catalog Manager
Language Support
TrueType Fonts for Localization
Select Input / Output
Click to View a Map from a TNT Layout
Create and Maintain a List of Favorites
Filter File Type when Selecting Geodata
Folder and File Icons
X Server
Virtual Desktop
Windows or X Desktop
TERRAIN AND STEREO
Color Relief Shading
Create DEMs from Text Files
Relief Shading
TILESETS
Using Anyone's Standard Web Tileset
Add Internet Tilesets to View