Abstract

Creating Custom Mapbooks: The Power of Scripting
Track: Cartography and Map Production
Authors: Jennifer Sylvester

The presentation outlines the process of creating a custom map book script. The presentation provides a detailed explanation of creating map books using python scripting language and the ArcPy mapping module. It emphasizes using dynamic text elements and python coding to enable users to have full control over their maps and supplemental information. Complete details of customizing specific attributes per map page will be explained in depth. The presentation includes the process of using definition queries and lists to create very specific visual aspects for each map book page. This presentation is useful for anyone who is interested in creating map books or anyone who already creates map books and wants to enhance their skill set.