How to reference a map
About this task
Use the following procedure to reference a functional map. To reference a map in this case means to "single-source" - or use a map in an external map source file by creating a reference to it.
For maintenance reasons, use this method as an alternative to copying maps. By referencing a map, maintenance can be performed in one location instead of the several locations that you might have copied the map to.
To reference a map
Procedure
- Select the map source file to which you want to add a map.
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Click .
The Map Reference Selection dialog box is displayed.
- Under Contents, browse to the parent map source, and expand it.
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Select the map and click >>.
The map appears under Selected maps
- Click Finish to create the map references. When you view the map settings for a referenced map, you see the location of the external source file.
To convert a referenced map to a local map
Procedure
From the Outline view, right-click the referenced map and
click Convert to Local.
The map is converted to a local map and is no longer associated with the original source.
If you are using an executable map with only one output card as a functional map, ensure that the inputs and outputs are accessible to it.