Q256832: MapPoint 2001: File Size of Map Increases Unexpectedly

Article: Q256832
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 14-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MapPoint 2002 
- Microsoft MapPoint 2001 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you edit a map that you created in Microsoft MapPoint 2001, the file size
of the map may increase unexpectedly.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you delete data sets from the map and then save the
file.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, save the file with a new file name:

1. Start MapPoint 2001, and then open the map that you edited.

2. On the File menu, click Save As.

3. In the File Name box, type a new file name, and then click Save.

After you save the file with a new name, you can delete the original map file.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft MapPoint 2001.

Additional query words: mp2001 map point larger files

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbMapptSearch kbMapPoint2001 kbMapPoint2002
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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