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The properties of all GIS data that GMS displays on the screen can be controlled through the Shape Files tab of the Display Options dialog. This dialog is opened by right clicking on the 
GIS Data entry in the Project Explorer and selecting the Display Options command. It can also be accessed from the from the Display menu or the 
Display Options macro. The following table describes the display options available for the GIS module.
| Display Option | Description
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| Points | Controls the display of points in shape files in the Graphics Window. The size and color of the points can be adjusted using the button to the right of the Points toggle.
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| Lines | Controls the display of lines in shape files in the Graphics Window. The line type, width, and color can be adjusted using the button to the right of the Lines toggle.
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| Polygons | Controls the display of polygons in shape files in the Graphics Window. The polygon line type, width, and color can be adjusted using the button to the right of the Polygons toggle.
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| Selection color | Controls the selection color used when GIS shape file objects are selected in the Graphics Window.
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GIS Data entry in the Project Explorer and selecting the Display Options command. It can also be accessed from the from the Display menu or the 
Display Options macro. The following table describes the display options available for the GIS module.
