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Map Shading: Creating Custom Bounds with Map Tools & Custom Colors

Written by AQ Help Desk

Creating Custom Bounds with Map Tools

  1. Select portion of the map to shade with polygon or rectangular Map Tool

  2. Select option in pop up menu for "Save Custom Bounds"

  3. The selected area will appear shaded

Changing the Color of Existing Custom Bounds

  1. Select the Tools tab on the top right of the window

  2. Select option for Add Custom Bounds

  3. In the pop up menu, click on the color square for the custom bounds that you would like to update & select a new color. A Pantone color code can also be entered here if desired.

Custom Bounds will automatically shade the area where the Custom Bounds intersect, as seen in the below image.

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