Comparing scenarios

Scenario 360 includes a powerful scenario comparison display feature that will allow you to view any combination of maps, images, and/or charts side by side.  (You may also wish to create formulas or charts that compare indicator values or assumption values across scenarios.  Refer to Scenario-specific assumptions and indicators.)

 

OPTION 1: Click the 360 Analysis tab Scenario Compare icon.
OPTION 2
: Click the Compare Scenarios button on the Scenario 360 toolbar.

 The Compare Scenarios button on the Scenario 360 toolbar and the Scenario Compare icon on the 360 Analysis tab work as toggle buttons.  They allow you to toggle the scenario comparison view on/off.

Scenario comparison tools

The scenario comparison window includes a toolbar that will allow you to move around the map view, link map extents, and select layout options.

Identify

Sometimes just looking at a map isn't enough. You can use the ArcMap™Identify tool to display all the attributes of a map feature.  Click the tool then click on a map feature in the scenario comparison view to see the attributes.

Pan Map

Use this tool to investigate different areas and features of your map view.  Click the tool, move the hand over the map display, and click and drag the hand.

Zoom In, Zoom Out, and Zoom to Full Extent

Use these tools to view different areas and features of your map view.  Click the tool, move the mouse pointer over the map display and click once to zoom in or out from a point in the map view. Alternatively, click and drag a rectangle defining the area you want to zoom in or out on.

Link Map Extents

Use this tool to synchronize the map extents (zoom and pan settings) shown in the scenario comparison window with one another and with those in the ArcMap map view.

 

 Select Layout

Click this tool to open an extended toolbar button set of layout options.  You can choose from a variety of layout options or customize your window using standard window resize controls (change the width or height of any section of the window by clicking and dragging a border to the desired location).  Scenario 360 will "remember" your last saved settings and, upon relaunch, will display the scenario comparison window as you saved it.

 

Tasks Menu

The Tasks menu allows you to choose what you wish to display, and provides another way to access zoom tools and edit functions.  You can also access this menu by right-clicking on a map, chart, or image in the scenario comparison view.

Scenario comparison features