Basic Functions - Navigating the GGP Window

This article describes the initial view of the GGP software and introduces some basic concepts.

1. 🪟 Initial View

When you launch GGP:

• The application window opens, but no map is displayed yet.

• This is normal — you’ll load or create map content in later steps.

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2. 🧰 Menu and Toolbar

• Top Menus:
  Located at the top of the screen, these menus provide access to all the main functions in GGP.

• Toolbar Buttons:
  Found just below the menus, these offer quick access to frequently used tools and actions.

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3. 🖱️ Right Mouse Button

• The right-click menu is context-sensitive.

• It provides additional options based on the specific function or tool you're using.

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4. 🗂️ Layers (Overlays)

• Overlays are map layers where data is stored for specific uses (e.g., planning applications, property records).

• If no overlays are selected, GGP will use the default scratch layer called Standard Graphics.

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5. 📜 Scripts

• A script is a saved setup of overlays, files, and map views — like a session snapshot.

• If you haven’t saved a script yet, GGP will generate a draft with a name like NewMap01.

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6. 🗺️ Displaying Maps

• Map display functionality will be covered in the next tutorial section.

• Once a map is loaded, more controls and visual data will appear in the GGP window.

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