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SaveMapAs method

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Saves the specified map or template.

Applies to

Objects: MappointControl

Syntax

object.SaveMapAs(FileName)

Parameters

Part

Description

object

Required. An expression that returns a MappointControl object.

FileName

Required String. Name of the file to save. You can include the full or relative path.

Remarks

  • If a file of the same name and format already exists, that file is overwritten. To avoid overwriting a file, check for the existence of a file before saving.

  • If a path name is not specified, the map or template is saved in the "My Documents" directory.

Example

[Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0]

'Assume the MappointControl on your form is named "MappointControl1"

Private Sub cmdSaveAs_Click()
MappointControl1.SaveMapAs App.Path & "\NewMap.ptm"
End Sub

[C#]

//Assume the MappointControl on your form is named "MappointControl1"

private void saveMapAs_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
//Save the map into the default folder
MappointControl1.SaveMapAs("NewMap.ptm");
}