MI-L formula

2001-06-05 Thread dave_barnhart
hi... I'm working with zip codes and I've got a column with counts and another with US Population. I made another column to get the %of_POP, but some of the Zip codes have are a zero (0), so I get an error. Is there a way around this?? thanks. p.s. please cc: me personally, I get the digest v

MI-L Auto Update

2001-03-15 Thread Dave_Barnhart
I do very simple maps. solid colors only, up to 5 only colors. that said, I'd like to know how to update these on some type of automated basis. When I update my excel data through links and downloads, I'd like to open MapInfo and poof, all the colors are updated as well... thoughts?

MI-L New Boundary File

2000-10-04 Thread Dave_Barnhart
I'm sure this is a new person question that many of you are tired of answering, but here goes... I've got a DMA bndy (boundary) file. There are 210 DMAs in the US that I am working with. However, I'm now working with at the larger "Regional" level (there are 17 regions). I know what DMAs are i

RE: MI-L Legend

2000-09-28 Thread Dave_Barnhart
from the sounds of it, I like your idea the best. however, I don't know where or what "LEGENDS.MBX" is in order to 'embed' the legend into the current map window. also, on an unrelated subject... when I title one map with text, the text appears on all four maps in the workspace?? i don't get t

MI-L Legend

2000-09-28 Thread Dave_Barnhart
I have done this in the past, but now it's not working...?? I need to put the maps into a PowerPoint file... for now I've been using Edit - Copy Map Window... (if there's a better way, please tell me). But I can't seem to copy the legend window. thoughts? dave Detroit, MI __

MI-L Just learning...

2000-09-27 Thread Dave_Barnhart
Hello everyone... I'm new to mapping. MapInfo is my first attempt at learning how to put data onto a map. I'll be asking a lot of questions I hope someone out there can help. thanks in advance... dave Detroit, MI ___ List h