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Howdy, I am currently updating the print templates for ESdat map outputs to be consistent with our other figures. I have a few questions regarding the degree to which we can customise these templates. - Is it possible to have any other fields defined at printing other than 'Figure name' and 'Scale'? I would like to include information like 'Date drawn' and 'Drawn by'.
- Are there other functions available in the print template? I would like to insert a North arrow, and some additional lines in the drawing.
- In the 'Print' pop-up, where you define the print name, figure and scale, is it possible to include other templates in the template dropdown? I am thinking of creating templates with different layouts but want to know if I can get them to appear in that dropdown bar.
Thanks for your assistance. Jeremy
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Hello, The printing output for the mapping tool in version 4 is mostly envisaged as a "draft" reporting tool, not necessarily of "Cartigraphic" quality. Thus as well as the GIS Exports you can "Copy" the image and insert into a CAD package for final editing. However, answers to your questions are: The only names which can be populated on the fly are those you identified, as well as Site/Project field names. Unfortunately Date Drawn and Drawn By aren't supported. You can add lines or boxes using the "Box" flag, for a line the two sides of the box wil need to have the same x or y value. Only those two templates are supported.
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Is it possible to change the spelling of meter on the scale bar? As we are an Australian company we would prefer to have metres instead of meters. Pedantic I guess, but this game is all about the detail.
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Hello, Fair enough comment. The scale text isn't configurable. However, I have checked the upcoming update (Early Feb) and the map outputs 80m instead of 80 METER. If you can bear with it for a short while I hope that is a suitable solution. I have also logged your other suggestions. Sincerely, Alex.
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That is a good solution - removes the metre/meter issue. I have been able to include a North arrow by using the graphic utility (as with logo) and saving the graphic as a .bmp in the same directory. Though it is meant to be a "draft" tool it is possible to produce presentation-quality maps using it. I have been able to figure out how to customise the template but it would be useful to have a bit more detail in the help file regarding this (eg. tools/functions available, how co-ordinates work in regards to the page margins). Thanks, J
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