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All data is referenced in geographic coordinates derived from NAD27 reference maps. Users of NAD83 referenced TRIM data may have to make appropriate conversions before using this data or offsets of up to 200 metres may occur.

Projection - Geographic.
The following notes are provided to assist users getting started with the Sea-to-Sky aggregate potential Mapping project.

Project Information File

The project information file is a text document that explains the methodology used to complete the aggregate potential of the Sea-to-Sky Mapping project. It is advised that the user review this document before manipulating, modifying, or otherwise interpreting the project results.

Getting Started:

4. 
   Double click on the sea-to-sky aggregate potential.zip icon
   
5. 
   Agree to the terms of the WinZip agreement.
   
6. 
   Click on the Extract Icon in the tool bar at the top of the screen.
   
7. 
   Browse the pop-up menu (left side of the menu) to assign where the project information will be saved.
   
8. 
   Click on the Extract Icon on the right side of the pop-up menu.
   

This will decompress the files and save them to the users’ computer. A list of all files is located at the bottom of this document and should be reviewed to ensure that all components of this project are available.

4. 
   Open Arc View (double click on ArcView icon)
   
5. 
   From the pop-up menu select: Open Existing Project
   
6. 
   Browse the CD-ROM drive and select: sea-to-sky aggregate potential.apr
   

Project will open.

4. 
   On the left side of the screen click on: Views
   
5. 
   Double click on: Aggregate Potential
   

This will open the view window and display the map with all the available themes. The following table identifies and summarizes the different theme coverages.

Theme	Description
Aggregate potential classification	Land form polygon base map
pits	The location of aggregate pits
wells	The location of drilled wells
pit_potential	Highlights (hatching) displaying the aggregate potential of polygons hosting aggregate pits.

1. 
   To turn a theme ON (to make it visible) locate theme list on the left side of the screen (Note: Default settings will display all themes).
   
2. 
   Choose the theme(s) of interest and click the small box beside the theme title.
   

A check mark will appear in the box and the data associated with that theme will be displayed on the map. To turn the theme OFF click on the check mark and the theme will be removed from the map.

1. 
   Each of the themes has an associated data table. To view the tables locate the theme list on the left side of the screen.
   
2. 
   Highlight the theme by clicking on the theme of interest (do not click on the check mark). This makes this theme the active layer.
   
3. 
   Click on the Theme menu in the tool bar at the top of the screen.
   
4. 
   Scroll down to the Table sub-menu.
   

The table of information is then displayed for all attributes associated with the active theme.

1. 
   Each object on the map has attributes, which can be viewed interactively. Click on the desired theme (make active).
   
2. 
   Click on the Identify icon in the tool bar at the top of the screen (appears as a small “i”).
   
3. 
   Click on the object of interest on the map (polygon, pit, well, etc.).
   

A table will appear with a summary of the attributes associated with the selected object.

1. 
   Most pits are accompanied by a number of photographs. To view the photographs click on the pits theme (make active) in the theme list on the left side of the screen.
   
2. 
   Click the Hot Links Tool icon in the tool bar at the top of the screen (appears as a lightning bolt).
   
3. 
   Click on the pit of interest (cursor will change to a lightning bolt indicating that the photos can be displayed).
   

The photographs associated with the selected pit will be displayed.

Citation

File List

Read me File.doc

Project Information.doc

Sea_to_Sky.pdf