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035] Global Mapper - Printing 05: Map Layout Editor 04

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Today, we conclude our series on the Map Layout Editor . Key Advantage of Map Layout Editor The biggest difference between this and the standard File - Print menu we discussed previously is that the ratio of legends, north arrows, and vector elements remains consistent even if the resolution changes. In the standard "File-Print," the thickness of north arrows or lines would change whenever the resolution was altered. In the Map Layout Editor, this doesn't happen; everything maintains the exact proportions you see on the screen. Once you've finished decorating your page, you need to either save it as an image or print it to finalize the work. Let's open the file we worked on in the last session. [img 2 : Main interface of the Map Layout Editor with the current map design] First, select the File - Print menu within the Editor. [img 3 : Navigating to File - Print in the Map Layout Editor] The ...
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034] Global Mapper - Printing 04: Map Layout Editor 03

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Please open the file we worked on in the previous session. We will continue from there. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" 033] Global Mapper - Printing 03: Map Layout Editor 02 [img 3 : Comparison of the main workspace and the editor window] On the left is the main workspace, and on the right is the editor window. Global Mapper allows you to "stitch" (dock) various auxiliary windows to the main workspace.  In the last session, we added the North Arrow and Scale Bar. Now, let’s briefly explore what other elements can be added. [img 4 : The Insert menu options in Map Layout Editor] Elevation Legend Element: Inserts a color legend for elevation data on the map. Image Element: Inserts image files such as logos, symbols, or photos. Map Legend Element: Inserts a legend explaining the symbols, colors, and data types used. North Arrow Element: A...
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033] Global Mapper - Printing 03: Map Layout Editor 02

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Last time, we imported our current workspace into the Map Layout Editor . Today, we will dive into the actual editing process within the editor. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" 032] Global Mapper - Printing 02: Map Layout Editor 01 Open the workspace you saved previously and click the Map Layout Editor button. The editor screen from our last session will appear. [img 1 : Map Layout Editor Interface] Before following along with this tutorial, I recommend taking a quick look at the Global Mapper Help documentation for the Map Layout Editor. Explaining every single menu item would take too much time, so a quick self-review is very helpful. [img 2 : Global Mapper Help Menu for Map Layout Editor] Pro Tip: Work Side-by-Side It is convenient to keep the Editor window and the Main workspace window open side-by-side. If you turn layers on/off or a...
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