My standard procedure for maps useable in Word docs is to make the map in
the map window, with labels, scaler etc in the cosmetic layer, and save as
a wmf.
This is then inserted into the Word document- either to print out as a quite
acceptable bromide on photographic paper, or to print as part of a document.
It sometimes helps to enlarge the wmf slightly when you insert it in Word.
There are some sample maps in a couple of archaeological papers I wrote in
Word and then converted to pdf if you'd like to get an idea of the quality-
the trick with pdf docs, of course, is to make sure you include all the
fonts used in the wmf in the pdf document. As the samples show, rotated text
does not always seem happy in a pdf conversion, but that's another question!
http://www.archaeology.usyd.edu.au/~hudson/Burma_Myanmar_database.pdf
http://www.archaeology.usyd.edu.au/~hudson/samon_bronze.pdf
Bob H
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From: "Stewart, Andrew R.J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, 18 July 2001 00:36
Subject: MI-L Exporting/Printing maps
> Hello all, I was hoping that someone might be able to offer some advice
> regarding the best way to copy or import maps into programs such as MS
word
> or powerpoint. Currently, I create a layout window, save it as a bitmap,
> and then import it into either program. I find that the print quality
> degrades substantially compared to printing directly from the layout
window.
> I have tried to copy the map window and paste that directly into MS Word,
> but I get the window border included in the pasted image. If anyone has
any
> suggestions as to how I could get around this, I would greatly appreciate
> them. Sincerely, Andrew.
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