Symbol property

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Returns or sets the Pushpin symbol for a Pushpin or Pushpin set; returns the symbol for a data range in a Pushpin or Multiple Symbol map. The table below shows the MapPoint standard symbols and their corresponding integers (0–255). The possible range for custom symbols is 256–32,766. Read-only Integer for data ranges. Read/write Integer for Pushpins and data sets.

Note  The table below contains many graphics and may take some time to load.

Applies to

Methods:  DisplayDataMap

Objects:  DataRange, DataSet, Pushpin

Syntax

object.Symbol

Parameters

Part Description
object Required. An expression that returns a DataRange, DataSet, or Pushpin object.

Remarks

The ToolTip for these standard symbols is the Name property of the Symbol object.

The Symbol property is the same as the ID property for the Symbol object.

The Symbol property is invalid—and returns an invalid value—for DataSet objects with a DataMapType property of geoDataMapTypeTerritory or a HowCreated property of geoDataSetDemographic.

Example

    Sub ChangePushpinSymbol()
    Dim objApp As New MapPoint.Application
    Dim objDataSet As MapPoint.DataSet


    Set objDataSet = objApp.OpenMap(objApp.Path & "\Samples\Clients.ptm").DataSets("Clients")
    objApp.Visible = True
    objApp.UserControl = True


    'Change the symbol of the current data set
    objDataSet.Symbol = 224
  End Sub

Example for data ranges

    Sub GetInfoAboutDataMap()
    Dim objApp As New mappoint.Application
    Dim objDataMap As mappoint.DataMap
    Dim objDataSet As mappoint.DataSet
    Dim lngSymbolID As Long


    'Set up app and objects to use
    objApp.Visible = True
    objApp.UserControl = True


    'Let user create a data map
    Set objDataMap = objApp.ActiveMap.DataSets.ShowDataMappingWizard()
    If objDataMap.Parent.DataMapType <> geoDataMapTypeMultipleSymbol _
      And objDataMap.Parent.DataMapType <> geoDataMapTypePushpin Then
      MsgBox "The data map must be a Symbol map " & _
        "(Pushpin or Multiple Symbol)."
      Exit Sub
    End If


    'Get information about the data map
    lngSymbolID = objDataMap.DataRanges(1).Symbol
    MsgBox "First symbol used in the data map: " & _
      objApp.ActiveMap.Symbols.ItemByID(lngSymbolID).Name
  End Sub

Standard symbols

black pushpin
0		 red pushpin
1		 yellow pushpin
2		 dark blue pushpin
3		 blue pushpin
4		 maroon pushpin
5		 green pushpin
6		 purple pushpin
7
black tack
8		 red tack
9		 yellow tack
10		 dark blue tack
11		 blue tack
12		 maroon tack
13		 green tack
14		 purple tack
15
small black circle
16		 small red circle
17		 small yellow circle
18		 small white circle
19		 small blue circle
20		 small turquoise circle
21		 small green circle
22		 small purple circle
23
black circle
24		 red circle
25		 yellow circle
26		 white circle
27		 blue circle
28		 turquoise circle
29		 green circle
30		 purple circle
31
small black square
32		 small red square
33		 small yellow square
34		 small white square
35		 small blue square
36		 small turquoise square
37		 small green square
38		 small purple square
39
black square
40		 red square
41		 yellow square
42		 white square
43		 blue square
44		 turquoise square
45		 green square
46		 purple square
47
small black triangle
48		 small red triangle
49		 small yellow triangle
50		 small white triangle
51		 small blue triangle
52		 small turquoise triangle
53		 small green triangle
54		 small purple triangle
55
black triangle
56		 red triangle
57		 yellow triangle
58		 white triangle
59		 blue triangle
60		 turquoise triangle
61		 green triangle
62		 purple triangle
63
purple formée cross
64		 black formée cross
65		 black helicopter (heliport)
66		 white satellite
67		 white text balloon
68		 red Do Not Enter sign
69		 red Prohibited sign
70		 camera (scenic area)
71
dark blue building
72		 maroon building with flag
73		 black building
74		 purple building
75		 white stadium (arena)
76		 white block house
77		 maroon house
78		 dark blue house
79
white steam ship
80		 black steam train
81		 red car
82		 blue car
83		 green car
84		 red truck
85		 blue truck
86		 green truck
87
taxi sign (taxi stand)
88		 purple airplane (airport)
89		 purple airplane sign (airport)
90		 dark blue sailboat sign (sailboating)
91		 green tree sign (forest, park)
92		 maroon walking sign (pedestrian)
93		 green hiking sign
94		 maroon information sign
95
purple tornado sign
96		 maroon volcano sign
97		 dark blue rain sign
98		 purple snow sign
99		 maroon lightning sign
100		 dark blue sunshine sign
101		 dark blue sun and cloud sign
102		 green mountain pass sign (mountain stream, mountain trail)
103
blue bed sign (lodging, hotel, motel)
104		 dark blue house sign
105		 dark blue building with flag sign
106		 public three flags sign (fairgrounds)
107		 red fish sign (aquarium, fishing)
108		 dark blue barn and silo sign (farm)
109		 purple circus tent sign (circus)
110		 dark blue castle sign
111
green check mark sign
112		 maroon cross mark sign
113		 green bridge sign
114		 flat red building sign (civic center)
115		 red building sign (convention center)
116		 red building with tower sign (city hall)
117		 purple building with flag sign (school)
118		 purple cross sign (hospital, first aid)
119
white on black up arrow sign (north)
120		 white on black down arrow sign (south)
121		 white on black left arrow sign (west)
122		 white on black right arrow sign (east)
123		 three green circling arrows sign (roundabout, turnabout)
124		 maroon steaming cup sign (coffee shop, rest stop)
125		 yellow on black hazard sign
126		 red grocery cart sign (grocery store sign)
127
white on black diagonal upper right arrow sign (northeast)
128		 white on black diagonal upper left arrow sign (northwest)
129		 white on black diagonal lower right arrow sign (southeast)
130		 white on black diagonal lower left arrow sign (southwest)
131		 traffic light
132		 red stop sign
133		 no right turn sign
134		 no left turn sign
135
green fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
136		 red fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
137		 blue fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
138		 black fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
139		 red monument sign (museum)
140		 green leaf sign (arboretum, garden)
141		 purple gas pump sign (gas station)
142		 purple wrench sign (auto services, mechanic)
143
yellow fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
144		 maroon fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
145		 teal fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
146		 purple fork and knife sign (food, restaurant)
147		 red skiing sign (ski area)
148		 red elephant sign (zoo)
149		 red film strip sign (cinema)
150		 purple emergency vehicle sign (police)
151
dark blue laboratory sign (pharmacy)
152		 blue tent sign (camping, campground)
153		 purple ferry sign (ferry terminal)
154		 red fountain sign (attraction, tourist facility)
155		 dark blue windmill sign
156		 green horned animal sign (wildlife area)
157		 dark blue right arrow (east)
158		 purple baseball sign (baseball field)
159
red graphic sign (art gallery)
160		 purple whale sign (whale watching)
161		 purple two shoe prints sign
162		 dark blue person with ball sign (soccer)
163		 dark blue cricket wicket
164		 dark blue duck sign (bird watching, duck area)
165		 red stadium (arena)
166		 dark blue binoculars (scenic outlook)
167
purple bicycle sign (cycling, bicycle trail)
168		 dark blue radio tower sign (emergency radio services)
169		 green running dog (off-leash area)
170		 purple musical note sign (symphony, concert hall)
171		 purple racket and ball sign (tennis courts)
172		 purple Border Crossing sign
173		 dark blue clothes hanger sign (laundry, dry cleaner)
174		 red putting green sign (golf course, putting green)
175
white on black skull and crossbones sign (poison)
176		 red beer mug sign (pub, nightclub, tavern)
177		 red glass and bottle sign (bar, winery)
178		 purple automobile and bus sign (Park and Ride area)
179		 purple bus sign (bus stop, bus station)
180		 purple automobile sign (car rental)
181		 purple train sign (train station)
182		 blue train (subway station)
183
maroon telephone sign
184		 purple dollar sign (currency exchange, bank, ATM)
185		 purple anchor sign (marina)
186		 red picnic table sign (picnic area, rest stop)
187		 dark blue wrapped present (gift shop)
188		 purple postal letter sign (Post Office)
189		 red open book sign (library)
190		 purple horse sign (stables, riding area)
191
purple hand sign
192		 purple shoe print sign
193		 green clock sign
194		 maroon missile sign (war zone, target practice)
195		 maroon explosion sign (war zone, target practice)
196		 maroon cannon sign (military monument, military base)
197		 maroon tank sign (war zone, target practice)
198		 maroon soldier sign (guard)
199
yellow on black happy face sign
200		 yellow on black sad face sign
201		 dark blue face sign
202		 purple smiling face sign
203		 red mask sign (theater, performing arts)
204		 dark blue children sign (playground)
205		 dark blue man sign (men's restrooms)
206		 dark blue woman sign (women's restrooms)
207
white 1 in maroon circle
208		 white 2 in maroon circle
209		 white 3 in maroon circle
210		 white 4 in maroon circle
211		 white 5 in maroon circle
212		 white 6 in maroon circle
213		 white 7 in maroon circle
214		 white 8 in maroon circle
215
white 9 in maroon circle
216		 white 10 in maroon circle
217		 white 11 in maroon circle
218		 white 12 in maroon circle
219		 white 13 in maroon circle
220		 white 14 in maroon circle
221		 white 15 in maroon circle
222		 white 16 in maroon circle
223
white 17 in maroon circle
224		 white 18 in maroon circle
225		 white 19 in maroon circle
226		 white 20 in maroon circle
227		 white italic A in purple square
228		 white italic B in purple square
229		 white italic C in purple square
230		 white italic D in purple square
231
white italic E in purple square
232		 white italic F in purple square
233		 white italic G in purple square
234		 white italic H in purple square
235		 white italic I in purple square
236		 white italic J in purple square
237		 white italic K in purple square
238		 white italic L in purple square
239
white italic M in purple square
240		 white italic N in purple square
241		 white italic O in purple square
242		 white italic P in purple square
243		 white italic Q in purple square
244		 white italic R in purple square
245		 white italic S in purple square
246		 white italic T in purple square
247
white italic U in purple square
248		 white italic V in purple square
249		 white italic W in purple square
250		 white italic X in purple square
251		 white italic Y in purple square
252		 white italic Z in purple square
253		 white question mark in maroon square
254		 white exclamation point in maroon square
255