Mapping: Add a Dynamic Data Grid to a Map Template

Overview

This page guides you through the process of incorporating a dynamic data grid into a map template. By following the steps outlined, you can enhance your map’s interactivity and data presentation, allowing users to view and manipulate data directly within the map interface.

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First, Before Adding a Dynamic Data Grid to a Map Template

Ensure that the feature layer of interest is selectable in the table of contents.
Select features of interest in the Map View.
Open the template in Page Layout View.

Add the Data Grid to the Template in Page Layout view

Step 1: Right click anywhere in the Map Template area. A context menu will open.

Step 2: From the context menu select “Add,” then “Data Grid” to open the Edit Data Grid dialog window.

Note: The Edit Data Grid dialog window functions in the same manner as the Query Tool. For specific information related to this please refer to the Query Tool documentation.

Step 3: In the right-hand panel, left-click and hold to select and drag the Stands view and drop it into the left hand panel

You can select any of the listed views that contain the data you wish to display in the data grid; In this example we will use the “Stands” view.

Step 4: In the left hand panel (the Query Designer), select the fields to be added to the data grid from the list of available fields.

Note: Field columns in the data grid will populate in the order in which the fields were selected.

Step 5: In the Query Designer field section, click in the Sort Type column in the StandKey row then click “Ascending.”

Step 6: Check the “Create Data Grid in Template Mode” check box.

Note: By checking this checkbox, you will only see data for the selected feature in the map. If you wish to see data for all features in the layer, leave the checkbox unchecked.

Step 7: Click <OK>.

The Edit Data Grid dialog window closes. The data grid appears in the Map Template and contains data for the selected feature(s) being mapped only.

Step 8: In the Map Template, left click to select the data grid.

The data grid element’s borders show nodes and a white crosshair appears in the center of the data grid element.

Step 9: Left click and hold the white crosshairs in the center of the data grid element and drag it to the desired location in your template. Let go of the mouse to drop the element in place.

Step 10: Right click anywhere in the Template area and select “Save Page Layout template…,” opening the Save As dialog window.

Step 11: In the File Name box, give the template a new name.

Step 12: Click <Save>.

Open the Template in Auto Layout

Step 1: Switch the View Frame to Map View by selecting the “Map” button in the Tool Ribbon.

Step 2: In the Map View, select the stands that you want to send to an Auto Layout.

Note: Stands do not have to be coincident. To select multiple stands that are not coincident, hold down the control key while selecting the features.

Step 3: In the Map Tab of the Ribbon, select the Auto Layout tool:

The Auto Layout tool is active and the Auto Layout wizard opens.

Step 4: Set the Scale.

Choose “Best Fit”.
Click the <Next>> > button.

Step 5: Select a Template.

In the Select template box, click on the ellipsis.
Select the template you added the data grid.
Click <OK> in the Browser.
Click <Next>> > in the Auto Layout Wizard.

Step 6: Choose Layers for the Legend.

In the Choose Layers to appear in legend form, select the following layers:
- Tracts
- Stands
- Any other layer you think needs to be symbolized on the map.
Click <Next>> > in the Auto Layout Wizard.