scaled layouts
craigw
mapping which i can take out into the field and use in reports
(complete with nice legend, scale, north, graticule, coordinate system
etc). My experience with MI is that it basically sucks when it comes
to automating this sort of ouput (though i note MI9.0 has offered some
improvements). In particular, i've found that putting labelled
coordinates/graticules on layouts is a real pain especially when you
need to resize. I've seen maps produced by other software like Encom
Discoverer which are exactly what i need, but I'm not about to fork
out the thousands for this software on top of the MI I currently own.
I don't consider myself an expert so maybe its just a case of me not
having a clue or not knowing what MI can actually do, but i've seen
enough discussion along these lines to know i'm not alone. So:
Does anyone know of a plug-in/shareware/add-on or otehr software that
can make my life a little easier?
Does anyone have some tips for making this sort of procedure a little
more automated in MI?
cheers
craig
Caroline Hilton
Have you ever looked at Encom's Discover software? One of its features
is a scaled output "wizard". It has numerous other features for day-to-
day use too, so might be wroth a look. Let me know if you want more
information, or you can download an evaluation from their webiste,
www.encom.com.au.
regards
Caroline
Driver, Greg 9434
There are a number of add-ons produced by UK-based MapInfo partners that
will help in the production of layouts, though they aren't
free/shareware! Here's a couple of examples -
EasyPlot -
http://www.aligned-assets.co.uk/products/desktopgis/easyplot/index.html
ProPrinter - http://www.mapsbydesign.co.uk/productsview.html or
Plots4MI - http://www.mapsbydesign.co.uk/productsmapbasic.html
I sometimes use this tool to put a graticule in the map window, which
you can also label -
http://www.directionsmag.com/files/index.php/view/135
It's 'dynamic' and will change as the scale of the map window changes,
including the grid coordinates. We also use this tool to put a
scale-bar in the layout window -
http://www.paris-pc-gis.com/ppcc/morelayscale.htm
If you have a particular layout format that you use repeatedly then you
could set this up in a workspace as layout template. So, when you need
to create a layout you can just open the template and the layout is
created, along with any items you've added, like a logo or static text
(copyright statements etc), rather than having to create it from
scratch.
HTH
Greg Driver
System Administrator
Applications Support
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CDR Group
So you haven't seen our MI PLOT ?- it has been doing lovely scaled plots in
MapInfo for years.....
Info sheet attached.
Not sure how much longevity it has as a product at the moment (as with the
other plotting apps)
wot with the new features MI Pro v9 - have you got yours yet?
On another issue.....
Where did you get your HS Gridder from?
And is it any good?
Regards
John Ievers
CDR Group
www.cdrgroup.co.uk?wp_ml=0
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From: "Driver, Greg 9434" <Drive...@surrey.pnn.police.uk>
To: <mapi...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 9:32 AM
Subject: [MI-L] Re: scaled layouts
Craig,
There are a number of add-ons produced by UK-based MapInfo partners that
will help in the production of layouts, though they aren't
free/shareware! Here's a couple of examples -
EasyPlot -
http://www.aligned-assets.co.uk/products/desktopgis/easyplot/index.html?wp_ml=0
ProPrinter - http://www.mapsbydesign.co.uk/productsview.html?wp_ml=0 or
Plots4MI - http://www.mapsbydesign.co.uk/productsmapbasic.html?wp_ml=0
I sometimes use this tool to put a graticule in the map window, which
you can also label -
http://www.directionsmag.com/files/index.php/view/135?wp_ml=0
It's 'dynamic' and will change as the scale of the map window changes,
including the grid coordinates. We also use this tool to put a
scale-bar in the layout window -
http://www.paris-pc-gis.com/ppcc/morelayscale.htm?wp_ml=0
Driver, Greg 9434
Actually I haven't, which is probably why I didn't mention it, though
I'm sure it's an equal to the ones I did mention! You can show me a
demo at the next MUGUKI day. We don't actually use any of the layout
tools I referred to, as we tend to produce fairly basic maps with the
minimum of marginalia.
Still waiting for MI v9...
As for the HS_Gridder tool, we purchased this after one of my colleagues
met Tim Mashford, the author, at a Crime Mapping conference awhile back
and we've dealt with Tim direct. We've been using if for over a year
now and are more than happy with it.
Regards
Williams, Bill (DPS)
This program sound great and we here would find it very useful.
Can I see a demo or eval copy please ?
Bill Williams
Senior Researcher, Statistics & Mapping Section
Parliamentary Library
Department of Parliamentary Services
Parliament House
PO Box 6000
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Telephone : 02 62772513
Email: bill.w...@aph.gov.au
Williams, Bill (DPS)
Can you send me some more info on MI Plot please.
Bill Williams
Senior Researcher, Statistics & Mapping Section
Parliamentary Library
Department of Parliamentary Services
Parliament House
PO Box 6000
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Telephone : 02 62772513
Email: bill.w...@aph.gov.au
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