Assigning Color Fill Based on a Fill Spectrum

The Levels page properties can be used to apply a color fill to the contour layer levels.

To assign color fill based on a fill spectrum for a simple level contour map, use the Fill Colors option:

  1. Click on the contour map to select it.
  2. In the Properties window, open the Levels tab.
  3. Set the Level method to Simple.
  4. Check the box next to Fill contours.
  5. Click the color bar next to Fill colors. Select the desired predefined colormap.
  6. If a different colormap is desired, click the button to the right of the selected colormap. The Colormap Editor appears, where you can make any customizations.

To assign color fill based on a fill spectrum for a logarithmic level contour map, use the Fill Colors option:

  1. Click on the contour map to select it.
  2. In the Properties window, open the Levels tab.
  3. Set the Level method to Logarithmic.
  4. Check the box next to Fill contours.
  5. Click the color bar next to Fill colors. Select the desired predefined colormap.
  6. Click the button to the right of the selected colormap. The Colormap Editor appears, where you can make any customizations. Check the box next to Logarithmic scaling, if it is not already checked.

To assign color fill based on a fill spectrum for an advanced level contour map:

  1. Click on the contour map to select it.
  2. In the Properties window, open the Levels tab.
  3. Check the box next to Fill contours.
  4. Set the Level method to Advanced.
  5. Click the Edit Levels button next to Contour levels.
  6. Click the Fill button to display the Fill dialog.
  7. Click the Fill Pattern button to display the pattern palette. The fill pattern is constant for all levels.
  8. Click the Foreground Color or Background Color buttons to open the Colormap Editor. The foreground color is used for the pattern. The background color is used for areas behind the pattern. The Background Mode can be set to Opaque or Transparent with stock Windows patterns (except Solid). With image fills, the background is always set to Opaque.
  9. Click OK in the Fill dialog to return to the Levels for Map dialog. The specified fill properties are displayed under the Fill button.
  10. Click OK and the contour map is drawn with colors filling the areas between the contour lines.

See Also

Adding Color Fill between Contours

Assigning Color Fill to Specific Contour Levels

Creating a Filled Contour Map Containing NoData Areas

Displaying a Filled Contour Map without Contour Lines

Setting Fill Properties on a Frequency Basis

Simple Contour Levels

Advanced Contour Levels