                                                                     create
Chapter 7 File Management

Every LTPlus map-based operation is dependent upon the existence of a current,
active map.  A new map is identified for use by first being created, using, as
would seem proper, the create command.  When a new map is created, its header
file data is initially set to the contents of the default header file in the
/u[sr]/ltp/config directory.  This allows the user to save time by setting up a
default header file which is used as a basis for one or more maps within a
project.

create

    Creates and opens the named file for use.

         create mname

    Creates and opens the specified map name (mname).  The name is assumed to
    be new.  If it already exists in the maps_path directory (in the config
    file), the user wll be notified about the duplicate name condition and
    prompted for a different name.
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    Options/arguments:

         mname     Map name
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    Example(s):

    To create a new map called cub_falls, enter:

         create cub_falls
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    See also:

              acquire, catalog
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