On this page, we will create our map and ensure to follow the common rules and standards of cartography.
1) We will add a lot of items from this menu: |
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2) Add a map and scale it to a similar extent and a frame from the "Item properties". |
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3) Add a label and scale it to a similar extent.
- Add a frame and a background. Click on the colour in the "Background" entry and give it a sandy tone.
- Under "Main Properties," write your title.
- Click on font, and change it to something you like.
- Click on "Center" and "Middle."
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4) Add a label and scale it to a similar extent.
- Activate "Frame" and "Background." As a background colour, choose a light grey.
- Under "main Properties," replace text with "Legend" and choose appropriate settings.
- Click on "Center."
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5) Add a North arrow to the top right corner and a scale bar to the bottom of the legend. Ensure that the numbers are meaningful (round numbers, simple intervals, etc.). You can edit this in the "Segments"-section of the scale bar. |
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6) Add a legend.
- Deactivate "Auto update."
- Remove unwanted entries.
- Deactivate "Background."
- Fit to legend box.
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7) Add a label.
- Fit it under the legend entries.
- Credit Norsk Polarinstitutt for their data.
- Add a map description. You can do this step separately from the above.
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8) Add a label.
- Note here the author, date and other important information (e.g., who funded the work: your employer, etc.).
- "Center" and "Middle" it.
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9) Export map. Click on "Layout -> Export as Image. . ." |
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10) Give it a name and save it as a png. 300 dpi is a good standard quality. |
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Congratulations, you have made a pretty map. But don't forget about the last page :)