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Welcome!
Map Central is a tool for instructors who want to gather electronic maps for lecture presentations
using PowerPoint or other presentation software such as Corel Presentations
and Astound. Map Central has been intergrated into a preexisting powerful
image-management program called Image & Lecture Gallery (URL: http://worth.runtime.com)
and is the actual site where Map Central is located. Originally created
for our sister company, Worth Publishers, it is now utilized by the Bedford,
Freeman & Worth Publishing Group. The information outlined below
can also be found within the Image & Lecture Gallery. We realize that creating PowerPoint presentation files for classroom use can be a time-consuming task. Users who register can organize the results of their searches into personal folders that will be stored on our server. The map files are designed to provide a template version of chapter materials for instructors to download and then customize according to their specific needs. Part 1. General Information Part 2. Troubleshooting Map Central What is Auto-Login? Part 3. Troubleshooting PowerPoint Why
can't I open the PowerPoint files I have downloaded? Part 1. General Information Map Central is intended for use by instructors who use textbooks published by Bedford/St. Martin's. Although anyone can create an account, we encourage those instructors who do not use our textbooks to order an examination copy. Click here for further information about getting a review copy of one of our textbooks. What maps are contained in it? The maps contained in Map Central are those that were created specifically for the text. We also include many table and diagrams that are part of the text. When will map files for other Bedford/St. Martin's titles be available? We will be adding illustrations and PowerPoint files on an ongoing basis (usually one or two books at a time). Please check back often to see which titles have been added. Part 2. Troubleshooting Map Central When you register with Map Central, you (actually your browser) will be asked to accept a "cookie" This is a small file that resides on your computer which will enable Map Central to remember your user name and password. The next time you go to the site, you will not need to log in manually, but will go directly to your personal home page. If you prefer not (or because of network restrictions are unable) to accept cookies, you can disable them in your browser. However, if you do so you will need to manually log in every time. Why do I need to log in every time I visit the site? Very likely you have cookies turned off in your browser. You can enable them from within your browser under Menu item "Internet Options." I am accessing Map Central from another computer and I have to log in again. Why? Since Map Central is dependent upon the cookie file on your computer, you may have to log in from another person's computer. However, if you are concerned about security, you should throw away cookies from another computer when you are finished. Can I set up separate accounts on one computer? Currently, you are only able to set up separate accounts on one computer if cookies are disabled. In this case every user must manually log on. Part 3. Troubleshooting PowerPoint The files included in Map Central are in the PowerPoint97 for Windows format. These should open without problems in the following versions of PowerPoint Windows PowerPoint 97 Mac PowerPoint 98 If you have previous version of PowerPoint (for Mac or Windows), you may need to download a converter filter. Click here http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint to go to the Microsoft PowerPoint Home Page. Back to top
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What if I want to use Corel
Presentations, Astound, or other presentation software?
You can import these files directly into these other applications. Please refer to the instructions provided with these packages for details on how to use PowerPoint files with these applications. How can I create an HTML slide show from the PowerPoint files I have downloaded? You can launch the HTML wizard in PowerPoint by clicking File, Save As HTML. For further instructions please refer to the instructions included with PowerPoint Where can I find out more about troubleshooting PowerPoint? Try the Microsoft PowerPoint Home Page at http://www.microsoft.com/office/powerpoint What if I still have technical questions? You can email us at techsupport@bfwpub.com or call 1-800-936-6899 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST What if I have a suggestion for a new feature or a comment about this site? We're always open to comments
and suggestions. Please contact us at history@bedfordstmartins.com.
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