Centre for Samoan Studies [In conjunction with the US Embassy] Samoan Heritage Project/AFCP Directions for use of G_D Savaii map files. [Created in ArcMap and viewable with ArcGIS Explorer]
	Directions for use: To view zipped map file: 1. Install ArcGIS Explorer Desktop [free]      [http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer-desktop/download] 2. Download the CSS Samoa BaseMap.zip file.      [Also at the top of the main map page.] 3. Unzip this file FIRST to the "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" directory       You only need to do this ONCE.      (MUST use this directory for maps to work.      This is the base map upon which all the other      maps are drawn.) 4. Unzip other files (eg: Jackmond78.zip) to the      "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" directory as well.      (Again, MUST use this directory for ALL maps to work properly.) 5. Open: [map file].nmf (eg: J78_Savaii.nmf) from the      "C:\CSS_GIS_Explorer" diectory.      (file should open in "ArcGIS Explorer Desktop")
	Options Available in "ArcGIS Explorer Desktop" : 1. Inside the "CSS Samoa BaseMap"      a. Villages [non-active: turn on with checkmark]          [Right click (high light), then TOOLS, then          ATTRIBUTE TABLE for more info.]      b. Rivers [non-active: turn on with checkmark]      c. Main Roads [active]      d. Secondary Roads [non-active: turn on with checkmark]        (contains main roads but not accurate)      e. Height contour [non-active: turn on with checkmark]      f. Reefs [non-active: turn on with checkmark]      g. Costal_region [non-active: turn on with checkmark]      h. Land Mass [active] 2. Each map region (ie: Fagamalo, etc.)   [each map region is non-active and turned on with checkmark]      a. ... Map OL (G_D Map overlay)[active]       - double click to zoom to location,          enlarge as needed      b. ... GPS OL (approximate GPS coordinates of sites)       click on center of orange pin, choose coordinates       to see GPS data in popup window      c. ... Sites.xlxs (site data from G_D Vol.1)       [opens as a seperate Excel spreadsheet]       Contains data from book and GPS coordinates.      d. ... Photos(URL)(photos for some sites-on web)
If "resize icon" does not respond, use Keyboard CTRL-ArrowUp/Down; also use Up/ Down/ Left/ Right Arrows to move around.
ArcGIS Explorer Help is available at:           http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisexplorer/1700/en/index.html#welcome_page.htm
The web site containing these maps is a "work in progress". Make sure to check for updates and additions for the latest information (see "Last Updated" date under each download link).
	Comments and/or suggestions can be sent to: g.jackmond@nus.edu.ws

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