Hi,
I've been getting that strange creeping sensation down my spine over these
calls for easier scaled plotting...., I guess Ive missed something but Ive
been plotting to scale with the standard interface for years, admittedly its
not a one-click task, but its not a heinous chore either...
some tips for the worried (who might think its impossible) and the mean
(who like myself are allergic to spending money)
1. Experiment with the 'when map resizing' options (map>> options) I find
'preserve current scale' is easier to work with when trying to set up a
mapper to show what I want.
2. set your system units (Options>>preferences) and map units (Map>>options)
to similar or scaleable values (I use cm paper units amd metres/km map
units)
3. Experiment with the frame object settings (double click the frame in the
layout. the bottom right box in the dialog shows you the print to scale
values eg 1 cm = 0.1 km is 1:10,000 scale, 1cm = 0.025 km is 1:2500 scale)
4. Experiment with a combination of mapper size /coverage and frame scale.
the trick is to 'accommodate the fact' that the layout frame size,the frame
scale,the mapper size and the coverage shown, are all linked. Its hideously
frustrating at first but this is mainly due to users trying to plot a map
covering 800 sq km at 1:10,000 scale in a 30 cm x 30 cm frame on a single
piece of a4.
5. Dont rely on the contents of the mapper being accurately reflected in the
contents of the frame, there is always some shortfall/overlap,
experiment...yes I know..its a pain, but its not that bad.....or try using a
mask or a clipping-region to hide extraneous objects.
HTH
r
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