Interactive GIS Mapping Website for MA

How to optimize computer settings for ArcIMS®

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In order to view the entire website, you should:

• Set your computer display resolution to 1280 x 1024
• Enable pop-up windows
  

Changing screen display resolution

Depending upon your operating system, the specific steps you take may vary. Items in parentheses may not appear on every system. If the following instructions do not coincide with your operating system, see your operating system’s Help on changing screen resolution.

To change computer display resolution:

1. On your Taskbar click Start, Settings, Control Panel
2. Double-click Display and click the Settings tab
3. In the Screen Resolution section of the screen, note the current setting in the pixels section, so that you can restore your screen to its standard resolution when you finish your work on the GIS website
4. In the Screen Resolution section of the screen, move the slider until it displays 1280 x 1024 pixels
5. Click OK

Your system may give you a preview, or require you to restart your computer. When you complete your work on the website, follow the instructions to restore your original screen display resolution settings.

Enabling pop-up windows

In Internet Explorer versions before version 6.0, pop-up window suppression may be handled by another application.

To enable pop-up windows in Internet Explorer 6.0 and newer:

• On the Tools menu, click Pop-Up Blocker
  • If the Turn On Pop-Up Blocker menu item is available, your pop-up windows are not blocked, and you do not need to change your settings
  • If the Pop-Up Blocker settings menu item is available, click it. In the Pop-Up Blocker Settings dialog box, enter the following Address of website to allow: http://maps.er.usgs.gov/website/basins1/viewer.htm and then click Add, and then click Close.

Pop-ups generated by the ArcIMS® website will be allowed.

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