Importing DXF’s CAD files….whether from AutoCAD or from other CAD software, come in two flavours – DWG and DXF. DWG files are...
Exporting your map as a DXF There will be times when you need to convert your map into a format that can be used by others...
Access Violation error messages Occasionally you may receive an Access Violation error message while working on a map. In the vast majority of situations...
What does the .lck file do…? When you open a map, PTMapper creates a .lck file. This is a lock file and it will have the...
What does the .bak file do..? PTMapper has an option to save a backup copy of your map. Click Options>Options and check the box which says:...
Updating PTMapper To update to the latest version of PTMapper or PTMapper Pro, click on Help and then Check for Updates. If...
How to geo-reference a map If you import a screenshot or scanned image of a map into PTMapper then it will not be geo-referenced, so...
Sending your map to others There will come a time when you will need to supply a version of your map to someone else who...
Creating a Schedule of fields or other types of land PTMapper Pro includes a Scheduler tool, which gives you the ability to produce a spreadsheet of fields (or other types...
Red lining an area on the map PTMapper has 3 methods for creating a red line (or any other colour) around an area of land. Method...