Create a New Map

Create a New Map


Follow these steps to start a new map:
  1. Open Commissioner
  2. Navigate to File > New
  3. Navigate to File > Save
Idea
We recommend using the following filename structure: YYYYMMDD HHMM OrgName - AreaName - [summary of changes].map
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