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ConstructSnapshot()

Summary

Convert a customized image file into a map snapshot.

Syntax

ConstructSnapshot(string map_name, string snapshot_name, scope image_scope, string path)

Argument	Contents
map_name	Name of map to which the snapshot should be added
snapshot_name	Name for the new snapshot
image_scope	Scope represented by the image file
path	Full path and name of the image file used as the snapshot

Notes

Snapshots allow you to save multiple map images and their associated scopes in a single map file and switch between them quickly.
ConstructSnapshot() lets you create a snapshot from a file that you have created or edited using a drawing or paint program.
For a full list of scope-related GISDK functions, see Map Scales and Scopes.

Error Codes

Error Type	Meaning
NotFound	The specified map or image file does not exist

See Also

Function	Summary
CreateSnapshot()	Stores a snapshot image of the map as currently displayed
ShowSnapshot()	Displays a snapshot and sets the map scope to match
GetSnapshot()	Gets the scope and image file of a snapshot
GetSnapshots()	Gets a list of all snapshots associated with a map
DeleteSnapshot()	Removes a snapshot from a map and deletes its image file

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