VUE can be split into two panes or windows. This allows for one map to be viewed from different perspectives. In addition, two different maps may be opened in separate panes. This makes possible the ability to compare and contrast two concept maps. Once the two panes are open, cutting and pasting tools are enabled.
To split the screen:
- In the upper right hand corner of the map panel, click the left facing arrow or from the menu bar, select View > Split Screen. The screen splits.
To remove the split:
- In the top middle portion of the map panel, click the right facing arrow or from the menu bar, select View > Split Screen again. The screen returns to single view.
To open a second map with its own tab: - From the menu bar, select File > Open. The Open Map dialog box opens.
- Select the second map.
- Click Open. The second map opens in a new tab.
To make a map active in its pane:
- Click the map tabs at the top of the window.
To copy and paste map data from one map to another:
- Click the node, link, etc. that you want to copy. Sizing handles appear around the resource.
- From the menu bar, select Edit > Copy. The data is copied.
- Click the map tab where the data is to be pasted. That map becomes active.
- From the menu bar, select Edit > Paste. The data is pasted into the second map.
To close a map:
- Make sure the map’s tab is active.
- From the menu bar, select File > Close. You may be prompted to save changes and the map closes.
| Repositioning “on the fly” Tip: To quickly adjust, reposition or move a concept map “on the fly” as you are using one of the first five tools on the toolbar, hold down the space bar. The cursor changes to the hand tool, allowing you to drag the map with your mouse. Letting go of the spacebar returns you to the active tool. |