Create a subordinate map file to hold part of the map file configuration.
- Go to the directory that contains the map File.
 
- Create a new file with the extension .xml.
 It is not necessary to add a declaration of the XML version.
 
- Insert the selected content from the map file into the new file.
 The content you add depends on which part of the map file you have decided to store separately.
 
- (Optional) Add a comment to the new file.
 
- Save the file when you are done.