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		<title>Object and Symbol Point of Origin</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/04/object-and-symbol-point-of-origin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[center point]]></category>
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Ortelius has many subtle methods for fine-tuning your cartographic work. One of these niceties is the point of origin, or center point, around which objects and symbols rotate and snap. Adjusting an object&#8217;s point of origin is simple and direct. Here&#8217;s how…



Point of Origin


The point of origin of shapes, symbols, grouped objects, and images is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Designing Tapered River Styles</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/03/designing-tapered-river-styles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cartographic technique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drawing rivers on maps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map making]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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Ortelius has always had great tools to create smooth meandering rivers &#38; streams. Now they can look even better with naturally tapering ends. We&#8217;ve added an expert Tapered Stroke component to the Style Inspector – you can use it to design your own creative map styles. Here&#8217;s how…




Draw a Line To Preview Your New Style As [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Static Text in Map Symbols</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/03/tips-for-using-text-in-symbols/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/03/tips-for-using-text-in-symbols/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cartographic technique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom symbol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbols]]></category>
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Sometimes static text (as opposed to dynamic text like route numbers) is an integral part of a symbol. These symbols may be re-scaled and shared for different purposes, such as placement in a legend and reuse at a different size within a brochure or book. For maximum scalability and consistency with complex symbols, convert text [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Map Points of Interest with Smart Sequence Markers</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/02/map-points-of-interest-with-smart-sequence-markers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/02/map-points-of-interest-with-smart-sequence-markers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cartographic technique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cartography software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[labels]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map attributes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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When you need to map points of interest with numbered placemarkers, look no further than Ortelius&#8217; smart Sequence Markers. These symbols save time and sanity. Place Sequence Markers just like any other symbol and they’ll automatically number themselves 1,2,3&#8230; (we should call them magic).
Our customers have been finding Sequence Markers really useful, and with their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Symbol Scaling with Ortelius</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/02/simple-symbol-scaling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/02/simple-symbol-scaling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbols]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mapping software]]></category>
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Ortelius is packed with hundreds of styles and symbols. Now it&#8217;s easier than ever to make fine adjustments to symbol sizes on your map. Here&#8217;s how&#8230; 
Manually Scale Symbol





Individual symbols can be resized, or scaled, directly by grabbing the lower-right sizing handle on the symbol and dragging inward or outward.
Note, symbols in the Library are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Randomized Patterns Make Interesting Map Fills</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/01/randomized-patterns-make-interesting-map-fills/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/01/randomized-patterns-make-interesting-map-fills/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pattern]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pattern fill]]></category>
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Randomized patterns can add texture and variety to an otherwise flat map. This is an especially good effect for representing features with naturally occurring randomness, such as ground-cover and forests. Ortelius has several tools in the Style Inspector to help you make awesome randomized patterns. Here&#8217;s how…



Start with a Shape


Create a shape to be used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make a Dot Screen Pattern Map Style</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/09/make-a-dot-screen-pattern-map-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/09/make-a-dot-screen-pattern-map-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cartography software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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Ortelius is loaded with styles and symbols. You can also create your own. Here we show how to create a dot screen pattern.

Start With a Basic Shape


Draw a basic shape, such as a rectangle, using a basic fill style. Open the Style Inspector – Expert pane and use the action menu (looks like a gear) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Styles that flow</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/03/styles-that-flow/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/03/styles-that-flow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>drjill</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[frontpage slider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[custom symbol]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[draw a map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[editable map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[graphic design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smooth curves. Automatic junctions. Ortelius® is packed with hundreds of styles and symbols, and special drawing tools that are made for mapping.
Sit back and be inspired.

Ortelius&#8217; special cartography tools make smooth junctions a snap.  When tracks snap to each other, junctions are made fully automatically.  Image and text adornments slide into place with perfect [...]]]></description>
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