PROCEDURE
Map Title
The Map Title is short and informative line that tells about the general idea
or purpose of map preparation. Usually located directly above the map or
other material that the map illustrates the title provides clear context as to
what map contains. A good title contributes significantly to map clarity and is
thus especially critical when the map is offered autonomously or within a
corpus.
It also has a part in alerting the reader to the certain subject or statistic that
is being discussed. This way, the title gets the viewer’s attention and
prevents them from deviating from what is important – the map’s subject
matter. One more benefit of using a professionally styled title is that it
contributes to the better appearance of the map; it will not look unusual and
does not break any aesthetic rules, which makes a map convenient for
official presentations, reports or publications.
Tutorial
Step 1 – Click on the “New Print Layout” or just press Ctrl + P
Step 2 – Enter a title(unique) for your Print Layout.
Step 3 – Click on the “Add Map”. Once the cursor turns like this “+”, Left click
then hold, and drag your mouse to shape your map
Step 4 – Once your map is added, Click on the “Add Label”
Step 5 – Once the cursor turns like this “+”, Left click then hold, and drag
your mouse to shape your text box. You can change the title of your map on
the “Item Properties” section.
Map Border
The Map Border is border that surrounds the map and other features of the
map. It gives a clear control and segregation of the map since it separates it
from the rest of the page. It assists in defining the Map’s content boundaries,
in usual use; this implies that features such as symbols, labels or any other
feature cannot over-reach the frame.
A well coordinated border also helps when it comes to increase on beauty of
the map and also helps to enhance a balance layout. The border should
harmonically fit into the general picture of the map and the choices of the
type of the border, its color, and position are crucial. Not only does relative
receptivity contribute to a superior degree of sophistication in appearance,
but it also guarantees that the content of the map is arranged in a logical
way.
Tutorial
Step 1 - In your Map’s properties, Click on the “Add New Grid”
Step 2 - Select “Grid 1”, then click on the “Modify Grid”
Step 3 - Follow these selected settings in your Map Grid properties:
Map Legend
The Map Legend is an informational sheet which transforms the symbols,
colours, lines & patterns used on the map. This format is crucial to explaining
what the content of the map is meant to convey and to make the data
understandable for any person irrespective of their knowledge of the
presented symbology.
It is very helpful, for it gives descriptions of what each symbol mean as well
as the features on the map. According to Robinson, the legend is very
important when such factors as multiple data types or multiple symbols are
to be featured on the map. The precisions, which can be related to political
descriptions of the legend, must be clear and rational, the structure of the
legend must be simple and natural.
Tutorial
Step 1 - After adding your Map Border, Click on the “Add Legend”
Step 2 - Once the cursor turns like this “+”, Left click then hold, and drag
your mouse to shape your Map Legend.
North Arrow
The North Arrow is an orientational element explaining the direction of the
Map, to be precise, the direction of north. This element is important in
enabling the viewers adjust their frame of reference in order to correctly
interpret the layout and orientation of the features shown on the map.
It is especially necessary to add a north arrow in the maps-for-navigation or
analysis and in the maps whose orientation is abnormal; that is, north is not
at the top of the map. The north arrow which is added to the map acts as an
aid to help the user to easily determine the right direction and thus handle
the map content conveniently.
Tutorial
Step 1 - After adding your Map Border, Click on the “Add Legend”
Step 2 - Once the cursor turns like this “+”, Left click then hold, and drag
your mouse to shape the North Arrow. You can also customize your arrow in
the Item Properties > SVG Image
Scale
Protection Scale of a map means ratio of distance between two points on the
map and actual distance between two points in the field. It can be
represented in one of the following forms: as a ratio, for instance, 1: 50,000
or in the form of a graphical bar which gives the map user the ability to take
direct measurements of distances on the ground from the map.
This shall be crucial for users to comprehend the degree of the area being
represented for the right spatial measurements and comparison. This is
important in explaining the data on the map so that one is in a position to
estimate distances and size and even area. It is most useful in those maps
that demand some degree of measurement, such as in planning or
surveying, or any maps that are used in geographical research.
Tutorial
Step 1 - After adding your North Arrow, Click on the “Add Scale”
Step 2 - Once the cursor turns like this “+”, Left click then hold, and drag
your mouse to shape the North Arrow. You can also add segments in your
Scale in the Item Properties > Segments > right 5