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'''Title slide ''' | '''Title slide ''' | ||
− | ||Welcome to this SpokenTutorial on'''ConfigureMarble.''' | + | ||Welcome to this SpokenTutorial on '''ConfigureMarble.''' |
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||'''Slide Number 2''' | ||'''Slide Number 2''' | ||
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||In this tutorial we will,learn to configure, | ||In this tutorial we will,learn to configure, | ||
− | * Navigation | + | * '''Navigation''' |
− | * Date and Time | + | * '''Date and Time''' and |
− | * Plugins | + | * '''Plugins''' |
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||To record this tutorial, I am using, | ||To record this tutorial, I am using, | ||
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* '''Ubuntu Linux OS''' version 16.04 | * '''Ubuntu Linux OS''' version 16.04 | ||
− | * '''Marble '''version 1.12.20 | + | * '''Marble '''version 1.12.20 |
+ | * A working '''Internet''' connection. | ||
The process demonstrated in this tutorial is identical in | The process demonstrated in this tutorial is identical in | ||
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|| Cursor on the'''Desktop'''. | || Cursor on the'''Desktop'''. | ||
− | || I have downloaded and saved the files to my'''Desktop'''. | + | || I have downloaded and saved the files to my '''Desktop'''. |
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||'''Slide Number 6''' | ||'''Slide Number 6''' | ||
Configuration | Configuration | ||
− | ||Let us first see what is configuartion. | + | ||Let us first see what is '''configuartion'''. |
− | + | ||
− | * Configuration means arranging elements in a particular form. | + | * '''Configuration''' means arranging elements in a particular form. |
− | * | + | * It creates a different appearance of the interface. |
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||From the dropdown button select flat view option. | ||From the dropdown button select flat view option. | ||
− | || I have opened the'''Marble '''interface in the default''' Atlas view.''' | + | || I have opened the '''Marble '''interface in the default''' Atlas view.''' |
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|| Go the Settings menu. | || Go the Settings menu. | ||
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Drag and place Configure window to left of the interface. | Drag and place Configure window to left of the interface. | ||
+ | || Let us go the '''Settings''' menu. | ||
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Click on '''Configure Marble Virtual Globe''' option. | Click on '''Configure Marble Virtual Globe''' option. | ||
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'''Configure '''window opens. | '''Configure '''window opens. | ||
− | Let us place the Configure window to the left of the interface. | + | |
+ | Let us place the '''Configure''' window to the left of the interface. | ||
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Point to the right panel and differnt options | Point to the right panel and differnt options | ||
− | || The Configure window has two panels. | + | || The '''Configure''' window has two panels. |
− | Left panel has | + | Left panel has different menus. |
Right panel has different options for the corresponding menu. | Right panel has different options for the corresponding menu. | ||
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|| Click on the Navigation option. | || Click on the Navigation option. | ||
− | || Click on Navigation. | + | || Click on '''Navigation'''. |
− | Navigation menu opens in the right panel. | + | '''Navigation menu''' opens in the right panel. |
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Point to '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''and '''Animate Voyage to the taget.''' | Point to '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''and '''Animate Voyage to the taget.''' | ||
− | || Under '''Dragging and Animation '''we have two | + | || Under '''Dragging and Animation '''we have two check-boxes. |
− | '''Inertial Globe | + | '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''and '''Animate Voyage to the target.''' |
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|| Point to '''Inertial Globe Rotation ''' | || Point to '''Inertial Globe Rotation ''' | ||
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|| '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''is checked by default. | || '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''is checked by default. | ||
− | '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''enables''' ''' | + | '''Inertial Globe Rotation '''enables '''kinetic''' spinning of the globe while dragging. |
− | I will move the | + | |- |
+ | ||Move the '''Configure''' window out of the recording area | ||
+ | ||I will move the '''Configure''' window to see the interface clearly. | ||
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||Rotate the globe by dragging. | ||Rotate the globe by dragging. | ||
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||Point to '''Animate voyage to the target '''option. | ||Point to '''Animate voyage to the target '''option. | ||
|| You can check''' Animate voyage to the target '''option on your own. | || You can check''' Animate voyage to the target '''option on your own. | ||
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− | I will move the | + | ||Move the '''Configure''' window back |
+ | ||I will move the '''Configure''' window back to its place. | ||
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|| Click on the '''Date and Time.''' | || Click on the '''Date and Time.''' | ||
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|| Next click on '''Date & Time'''. | || Next click on '''Date & Time'''. | ||
− | Date & Time menu opens in the right panel. | + | '''Date & Time menu''' opens in the right panel. |
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||Point to '''Time zone '''and''' When Marble starts.''' | ||Point to '''Time zone '''and''' When Marble starts.''' | ||
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|| Point to Time zone. | || Point to Time zone. | ||
− | || Under '''Time zone, | + | || Under '''Time zone, System time zone''' is selected by default. |
− | This means Marble shows the time which is set in the system. | + | This means '''Marble''' shows the time which is set in the system. |
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|| Point to '''Universal Time Coordianted''' drop-down | || Point to '''Universal Time Coordianted''' drop-down | ||
− | Click on the up down arrow button | + | Click on the up down arrow button. |
− | + | ||
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|| '''Universal Time Coordinated''' drop-down button becomes active. | || '''Universal Time Coordinated''' drop-down button becomes active. | ||
Click on the up down arrow button. | Click on the up down arrow button. | ||
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− | From the list we can select any one of the time zones. | + | ||Point to the list. |
+ | ||From the list, we can select any one of the time zones. | ||
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|| Now click on the '''System time zone''' radio button to show the system time. | || Now click on the '''System time zone''' radio button to show the system time. | ||
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|| Click on the '''Plugins '''tab. | || Click on the '''Plugins '''tab. | ||
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||Next let us click on '''Plugins.''' | ||Next let us click on '''Plugins.''' | ||
− | Different plugins available in Marble are shown in the Plugins menu. | + | Different '''plugins''' available in '''Marble''' are shown in the '''Plugins menu'''. |
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|| '''Slide Number 6''' | || '''Slide Number 6''' | ||
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||'''Plugins''' are introduced by developers and other independent users. | ||'''Plugins''' are introduced by developers and other independent users. | ||
− | '''Plugins''' help to create new features on the interface | + | '''Plugins''' help to create new features on the interface. |
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Scroll down to the bottom to see all plugins available. | Scroll down to the bottom to see all plugins available. | ||
− | ||In the '''Plugins''' | + | ||In the '''Plugins menu''' we can see a scroll bar at the right side of the window. |
− | Let us scroll down to the bottom to see all the available plugins. | + | Let us scroll down to the bottom to see all the available '''plugins'''. |
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|| Point to the check box on the left. | || Point to the check box on the left. | ||
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Point to the activated checkboxes. | Point to the activated checkboxes. | ||
− | ||Each plugin can be activated or deactivated using the check box on the left. | + | ||Each '''plugin''' can be activated or deactivated using the check box on the left. |
− | Observe that all the plugins are activated by default. | + | Observe that all the '''plugins''' are activated by default. |
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|| Point to different plugins. | || Point to different plugins. | ||
Point to the Configure button against the plugin. | Point to the Configure button against the plugin. | ||
− | ||Notice that some plugins are provided with a''' Configure''' button on the right side. | + | ||Notice that some '''plugins''' are provided with a''' Configure''' button on the right side. |
− | It means that these plugins can be further configured. | + | It means that these '''plugins''' can be further configured. |
− | The plugins that do not have a'''Configure''' button cannot be configured further. | + | The '''plugins''' that do not have a '''Configure''' button cannot be configured further. |
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|| Go the '''Compass''' plugin. | || Go the '''Compass''' plugin. | ||
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Click on the '''Configure''' button corresponding to '''Compass''' plugin. | Click on the '''Configure''' button corresponding to '''Compass''' plugin. | ||
+ | ||Now let us go the '''Compass plugin'''. | ||
+ | Click on the '''Configure''' button corresponding to '''Compass plugin'''. | ||
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− | || Point to Configure Compass Plugin window | + | || Point to '''Configure Compass Plugin''' window >> Click on Default, Arrows, Atom, Magnet. |
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− | Click on | + | |
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− | Default, Arrows, Atom, Magnet. | + | |
||'''Configure Compass Plugin '''window opens. | ||'''Configure Compass Plugin '''window opens. | ||
− | Window shows 4 | + | Window shows 4 '''Themes''' for '''Compass - Default, Arrows, Atom, Magnet'''. |
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− | ''' | + | |
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|| Point to the default theme for compass. | || Point to the default theme for compass. | ||
− | + | Select '''Arrows''' theme. | |
− | Click on the '''Apply''' button | + | Click on the '''Apply''' button >> click on the '''OK''' button. |
− | ||By default, Default theme is selected. | + | ||By default, '''Default theme''' is selected. |
− | Now I will select '''Arrows''' | + | Now I will select '''Arrows theme'''. |
Click on the '''Apply''' button, and then click on the '''OK''' button. | Click on the '''Apply''' button, and then click on the '''OK''' button. | ||
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− | || Point to the | + | || Point to the '''Compass''' on the interface. |
− | ||Observe that theme for | + | ||Observe that '''theme''' for '''Compass''' has changed to '''Arrows'''. |
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− | || Scroll down and locate | + | || Scroll down and locate Overview map. |
− | Click on the configure button corresponding to | + | Click on the configure button corresponding to '''Overview Map.''' |
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− | + | Dialog box opens on the screen. | |
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|| Point to map image. | || Point to map image. | ||
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Point to the rectangular button. | Point to the rectangular button. | ||
− | ||Under '''Map Image,''' | + | ||Under '''Map Image, Planet Earth''' is selected by default. |
− | Below Planet we can see a rectangular button. | + | Below '''Planet''' we can see a rectangular button. |
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Point to Preview section. | Point to Preview section. | ||
− | Click on | + | Click on the Preview map. |
||Now we will change the default '''Overview map''' with a different map. | ||Now we will change the default '''Overview map''' with a different map. | ||
− | Preview of the default map is shown in the Preview section along with the path. | + | Preview of the default map is shown in the '''Preview''' section along with the path. |
− | Click on the Preview map. | + | Click on the '''Preview map'''. |
− | The Preview map is shown on the rectangular button. | + | The '''Preview map''' is shown on the rectangular button. |
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|| Click on the button, '''Choose Overview Map''' dialog box opens. | || Click on the button, '''Choose Overview Map''' dialog box opens. | ||
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+ | Point to the dialog box. | ||
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− | Here we can select a map to replace the default overview map. | + | Here we can select a map to replace the default '''overview map'''. |
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− | || | + | || Only narration |
− | ||World-physical-map.svg file is provided in the Code files link. | + | ||'''World-physical-map.svg file''' is provided in the '''Code files''' link. |
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|| Point to the Desktop. | || Point to the Desktop. | ||
− | Double click on the Desktop folder . | + | Double click on the '''Desktop''' folder. |
||My file is saved in the '''Desktop''' folder. | ||My file is saved in the '''Desktop''' folder. | ||
− | Double click on the '''Desktop''' folder. | + | Double-click on the '''Desktop''' folder. |
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− | || Point to the Files of Type. | + | || Point to the '''Files of Type'''. |
+ | |||
+ | Point to '''SVG'''. | ||
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− | + | Select '''World-physical-map.svg''' file. | |
− | ||The allowed file format is only .svg. | + | ||The allowed file format is only '''.svg'''. |
− | + | Select '''World-physical-map.svg''' file. | |
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||Cursor in the window. | ||Cursor in the window. | ||
− | ||Sometimes on clicking the '''Open '''button, | + | ||Sometimes on clicking the '''Open '''button, '''Marble''' application may close automatically. |
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+ | This is because '''Marble''' is not configured before to change the '''Overview map'''. | ||
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Click on the up arrow button to increase the size. | Click on the up arrow button to increase the size. | ||
− | ||we can adjust the size of '''Overview''' | + | ||we can adjust the size of '''Overview map''' using the '''Size''' drop-down button. |
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||Under '''Colors''', we have '''Position Indicator'''. | ||Under '''Colors''', we have '''Position Indicator'''. | ||
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− | || Click on the button next to Position indicator. | + | || Click on the button next to '''Position indicator.''' |
− | Point to Colour window . | + | Point to '''Colour''' window . |
− | From the colour box | + | From the colour box >> select red colour. |
Click on the '''OK''' button in the color box. | Click on the '''OK''' button in the color box. | ||
− | ||Click on the button | + | ||Click on the button next to '''Position indicator'''. |
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|| Click on the '''Apply''' button. | || Click on the '''Apply''' button. | ||
− | + | Click on the '''OK''' button in the dialog box. | |
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Observe the change in colour of the '''Position Indicator. ''' | Observe the change in colour of the '''Position Indicator. ''' | ||
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In this tutorial we have, learnt to configure, | In this tutorial we have, learnt to configure, | ||
− | * Navigation | + | * '''Navigation''' |
− | * Date and Time and | + | * '''Date and Time''' and |
− | * Plugins | + | * '''Plugins''' |
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Assignment | Assignment | ||
− | ||As an assignment, | + | ||As an assignment, configure''' Measure Tool '''and '''Scalebar plugins.''' |
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Revision as of 12:45, 10 July 2020
Visual Cue | Narration |
Slide Number 1
Title slide |
Welcome to this SpokenTutorial on ConfigureMarble. |
Slide Number 2
Learning Objectives |
In this tutorial we will,learn to configure,
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Slide Number 3
System Requirements |
To record this tutorial, I am using,
The process demonstrated in this tutorial is identical in
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Slide Number 4
Pre-requisites |
To practise this tutorial, learner should be familiar with Marble interface
For the prerequisite Marble tutorials, please visit this site. |
Slide Number 5
Code Files |
The files used in this tutorial are available in theCode Files link on this tutorial page.
Please download and extract them. Make a copy and then use them while practising. |
Cursor on theDesktop. | I have downloaded and saved the files to my Desktop. |
Slide Number 6
Configuration |
Let us first see what is configuartion.
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From the dropdown button select flat view option. | I have opened the Marble interface in the default Atlas view. |
Go the Settings menu.
Click on the Configure Marble Virtual Globe option Configure Marble Virtual Globe window opens. Drag and place Configure window to left of the interface. |
Let us go the Settings menu.
Configure window opens.
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Point to the 2 panels. Point to the right panel and differnt options |
The Configure window has two panels.
Left panel has different menus. Right panel has different options for the corresponding menu. |
Click on the Navigation option. | Click on Navigation.
Navigation menu opens in the right panel. |
Point to Dragging and Animation.
Point to Inertial Globe Rotation and Animate Voyage to the taget. |
Under Dragging and Animation we have two check-boxes.
Inertial Globe Rotation and Animate Voyage to the target. |
Point to Inertial Globe Rotation | Inertial Globe Rotation is checked by default.
Inertial Globe Rotation enables kinetic spinning of the globe while dragging. |
Move the Configure window out of the recording area | I will move the Configure window to see the interface clearly. |
Rotate the globe by dragging. | Let us rotate the globe. Notice that globe is moving freely. |
Un-check Inertial Globe Rotation check box.
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Let us uncheck the box to stop free spinning of the globe.
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Point to Animate voyage to the target option. | You can check Animate voyage to the target option on your own. |
Move the Configure window back | I will move the Configure window back to its place. |
Click on the Date and Time. | Next click on Date & Time.
Date & Time menu opens in the right panel. |
Point to Time zone and When Marble starts. | Here, you can choose a date and time.
This menu has two sections. Time zone and When Marble starts. |
Point to Time zone. | Under Time zone, System time zone is selected by default.
This means Marble shows the time which is set in the system. |
Click on the click on the Choose time zone option. | To set other time zones, Choose Time zone option. |
Point to Universal Time Coordianted drop-down
Click on the up down arrow button. |
Universal Time Coordinated drop-down button becomes active.
Click on the up down arrow button. |
Point to the list. | From the list, we can select any one of the time zones. |
Click on the System time zone radio button. | Now click on the System time zone radio button to show the system time. |
Click on the Plugins tab.
Point to different plugins. |
Next let us click on Plugins.
Different plugins available in Marble are shown in the Plugins menu. |
Slide Number 6
Plugins |
Plugins are introduced by developers and other independent users.
Plugins help to create new features on the interface. |
Point to the scroll bar at the right side of this page.
Scroll down to the bottom to see all plugins available. |
In the Plugins menu we can see a scroll bar at the right side of the window.
Let us scroll down to the bottom to see all the available plugins. |
Point to the check box on the left.
Check or uncheck the box to activate or deactivate it. Point to the activated checkboxes. |
Each plugin can be activated or deactivated using the check box on the left.
Observe that all the plugins are activated by default. |
Point to different plugins.
Point to the Configure button against the plugin. |
Notice that some plugins are provided with a Configure button on the right side.
It means that these plugins can be further configured. The plugins that do not have a Configure button cannot be configured further. |
Go the Compass plugin.
Click on the Configure button corresponding to Compass plugin. |
Now let us go the Compass plugin.
Click on the Configure button corresponding to Compass plugin. |
Point to Configure Compass Plugin window >> Click on Default, Arrows, Atom, Magnet. | Configure Compass Plugin window opens.
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Point to the default theme for compass.
Select Arrows theme. Click on the Apply button >> click on the OK button. |
By default, Default theme is selected.
Now I will select Arrows theme. Click on the Apply button, and then click on the OK button. |
Point to the Compass on the interface. | Observe that theme for Compass has changed to Arrows. |
Scroll down and locate Overview map.
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Now let us scroll down and locate Overview Map plugin.
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Point to map image.
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Under Map Image, Planet Earth is selected by default.
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Point to Preview section. Click on the Preview map. |
Now we will change the default Overview map with a different map.
The Preview map is shown on the rectangular button. |
Click on the button, Choose Overview Map dialog box opens.
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Click on the button.
Choose Overview Map – Marble Virtual Globe dialog box opens.
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Only narration | World-physical-map.svg file is provided in the Code files link. |
Point to the Desktop.
Double click on the Desktop folder. |
My file is saved in the Desktop folder.
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Point to the Files of Type.
Point to SVG.
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The allowed file format is only .svg.
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Cursor in the window. | Sometimes on clicking the Open button, Marble application may close automatically.
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Click on the Open button in the dialog box. | Click on the Open button in the dialog box. |
Point to the worldphysical map.
Click on the Apply button. |
World physical map is shown as a preview on the button.
Click on the Apply button to see the changed overview map. |
Point to the two dropdown buttons corresponding to size.
Click on the up arrow button to increase the size. |
we can adjust the size of Overview map using the Size drop-down button.
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Click on the Apply button.
Notice the change in the size of the overview map. |
Click on the Apply button to see the changes in the size of the overview map. |
Point to Colors option. | Under Colors, we have Position Indicator. |
Click on the button next to Position indicator.
From the colour box >> select red colour. Click on the OK button in the color box. |
Click on the button next to Position indicator.
From the colour box, I will select red colour.
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Click on the Apply button.
Click on the OK button in the dialog box.
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Click on the Apply button in the box.
Then click on the OK button in the dialog box.
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Click on OK button in the Configure window.
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Click on OK button in the Configure window.
Observe all the applied changes. |
Slide Number 7
Summary |
Let us summarize.
In this tutorial we have, learnt to configure,
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Slide Number 8
Assignment |
As an assignment, configure Measure Tool and Scalebar plugins. |
Slide Number 9
Spoken tutorial workshop |
The video at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project.
Please download and watch it. |
Slide Number10
Spoken Tutorial workshops |
TheSpoken Tutorial Project team:
conducts workshops using spoken tutorials and gives certificates. For more details, please write to us. |
Slide Number 11
Forum for specific questions |
Please post your timed queries in this forum. |
Slide Number 12
Acknowledgement Spoken Tutorial Project is funded by,* National Mission on Education through ICT and
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Spoken Tutorial Project is funded by, MHRD, Government of India.
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