![]() How to define Map CharacteristicsThe first step when you create a map or template consists in defining its Paper and Data Characteristics: use the option Edit - Characteristics... on the main menu. This window is subdivided into two parts: Paper Characteristics and Data Characteristics. Paper CharacteristicsYou should define the paper size and orientation for the map or template, based on your output device (Plotter or Printer).
NOTE: The fields "Drawing Area (cm)" present the borders of the paper. These values can be changed limiting the printing area of the paper. The system presents the initial and final points according to the size chosen by the user. If you want, type new values at X1, X2, Y1 or Y2 respecting the size of the paper chosen. Data CharacteristicsNow, choose the scale, limits and position of the data area - the layout the project ILs will be presented. Scale
NOTE: In case you want to use the maximum area of the paper, use the button Restart, which calculates the scale considering the paper size and orientation. Usually the values for the scale seem awkward but, from them, you can calculate others that adapt to the paper characteristics. Manual PositioningThe data area can be defined by Paper (cm) or Coordinates. When you use Paper (cm) it is necessary to define the boundaries for the data area and a bottom left point defined in geographic or planes coordinates from the project. When you use Coordinates, you will need to define a bottom left point in coordinates (cm) and the boundaries in geographic or planes coordinates from the project. A warning message will be presented, in case the values do not fit on the paper or scale.
NOTE: click on Restart to adjust the values to the data area, therefore all the project area will be presented and the scale automatically recalculated.
NOTE: After typing in all the values, click on Draw to see the changes on the screen. Interactive Positioning The interactive positioning is done by moving (resizing) the rectangle (data area) using the cursor. The sequence of procedures to adjust the data area is shown on the figures below:
Usually the values for the scale seem awkward but, from them, you can calculate others that adapt to the paper characteristics. Do the adjustments if necessary. NOTE: In case you want to move the boundaries again, access the option Edit Characteristics... on the main menu.
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