ArcMap Layout Solutions
Posted by John Sullivan, Last modified by Erika Rydberg on 20 September 2018 09:52 AM
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ArcMap Layout Solutions There are two routes to take when designing a map for submission, print, poster, etc. For many tasks, the built-in ArcMap Layout View (located in the lower left corner, toggling from Data View) will provide enough flexibility. For more complicated tasks, learning basic Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator skills or other large visual layout programs will often save time.
If you are planning on continuing your layout in a external program, be sure to export scale bars and (sometimes) legends with your map frame as a vector image. These must scale proportionally as vectors in layout, otherwise these elements may become inaccurate. While PDF is a passable choice, SVG or PNG will perform better with most vector graphics programs (i.e. Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape). | |
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