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Procedures
To switch between Tool-based, Task-based, and Map
Classic workspaces (page 86)
To access the Data Table (page 1127)
To use the Data View (page 1047)
To set Task Pane options (page 221)
To add an item to the status bar
To use dynamic input
Tutorial
Lesson 2: Take a Quick Tour of AutoCAD Map 3D
Workflow
Set Up Your Work Environment
Related topics
Customizing Your Work Environment (page 84)
Workspaces
Setting Options (page 216)
Map Files and Data Sources
What is a map?
An AutoCAD Map 3D map file is a window onto your information. It has links
to all the data and images you include in your map:
Standard AutoCAD objects
Spatial data from a database or file
Raster images
Attribute data
You can use multiple sources in a single map file. For example, attach a DWG
file to your map file, query in some of its layers, and add them as Display
Manager layers. Then, connect to a SHP file that becomes another layer in
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