InstantAtlas is a set of tools for designing, populating and publishing Dynamic Reports:

Overview

The Foundation Course is an intensive face-to-face training session delivered over two days in a classroom setting. Designed for users with no previous or limited experience of InstantAtlas Desktop Edition, or those familiar with the product who seek to refresh their knowledge, trainees learn to publish InstantAtlas dynamic reports for different geographies, integrate and update indicator data, apply personalised designs and distribute the reports over the web or electronically to a wide variety of audiences.

Foundation Course content:

Getting Started with InstantAtlas

Overview of InstantAtlas, including installation and license activation

• Single Map
• Double Map
• Double Map Time Series
• Area Profile (including different configuration options)

Creating Dynamic Reports with the InstantAtlas Publisher

Mastering key Publisher settings

• ‘Cookie-cutting’ custom selections of geographic areas
• Implementing background map: raster image collections, Web Map Servers, and free online background mapping including Google Maps
• Fine-tuning with advanced settings
• Merging data files to support multiple geography reports

Integrating Your Data with the InstantAtlas Excel Data Manager

Formatting your data for an InstantAtlas dynamic report

• Leveraging time series/time trend data
• Systematising your data for efficient updating
• Incorporating national, regional or other comparison datasets
• Best practices for managing data: multiple data sheets, geographies and filters
• Merging data files to support multiple geography reports
• Defining associate values: confidence intervals, counts, rates, and more
• Extending presentations through metatext

Personalising Layout and Colours with the InstantAtlas Designer and Style Editor

• Unlocking key functions of the InstantAtlas Designer and Style Editor
• Optimising layouts by inserting, deleting and modifying components
• Placing custom text, new buttons, and high-resolution images into your report
• Customizing colours of components, borders, geographies, and text

Distributing InstantAtlas Dynamic Reports

• Intranet and World Wide Web
• CD/DVD
• Email

Requirements for this course

• Operating System: Windows XP, Vista or 7
• InstantAtlas Desktop Edition v.6
• MS Excel (2002 onwards)
• Intermediate-level familiarity with use of MS Excel

Course Style, Duration and Price

The Foundation course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting lasting two days. Scheduled dates and times may be viewed in the Training Calendar.

This course is delivered as a combination of demonstration-based and interactive hands-on training. You can download the price list here: UK | US & Europe. Please contact the Support Team for any further information and consultation to find the right training solutions for you.

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