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	<title>Ortelius Macintosh Map Making Software by Mapdiva, LLC &#187; map symbols</title>
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	<description>Ortelius Cartography Software for Map Design</description>
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		<title>Ortelius 1.1 Introduces Professional-Level Map Symbol Management</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/07/ortelius-1-1-introduces-professional-level-map-symbol-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[07.27.10 Indianapolis, Indiana &#8211; Today Mapdiva, LLC released Ortelius 1.1 map design software for Mac OS X. Ortelius 1.1 is a major update which introduces a professional-level symbol Library Manager and many workflow enhancements. This update is free for existing users. Ortelius is a vector-based drawing program made especially for map design and presentation. Ortelius [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create New Symbols Without Starting From Scratch</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/06/creating-new-symbols-without-starting-from-scratch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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Existing map symbols can provide a great starting point for refining and creating new symbols. Here&#8217;s how…
Symbol Graphics Make Great Templates


When a map symbol is originally created, it is assigned as a &#8220;master&#8221; symbol which can be placed unlimited times on your map. The first step to editing an existing symbol is to place the [...]]]></description>
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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>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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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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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>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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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>Mapping Family History with Ortelius</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/01/mapping-family-history-with-ortelius/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/01/mapping-family-history-with-ortelius/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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Maps are tremendous genealogical tools to help build a more comprehensive understanding of what life was like for your ancestors, looking at locations, migration routes, political boundaries, and more. Custom maps let you personalize the historical geography and highlight features relevant to family reports, documents, and photographs.
Here is an example of a family history map [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create Square, Diamond, Hex Repeating Grid Patterns</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/12/create-square-diamond-hex-repeating-grid-patterns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/12/create-square-diamond-hex-repeating-grid-patterns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[hexagon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[how to create a hexagon pattern]]></category>
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Create interesting repeating grid patterns with the Hatch Fill and Pattern Fill components in the Ortelius Style Inspector.  A wide variety of repeating patterns, including square and hexagonal grids, are available in the default style set.  Here&#8217;s how to get creative with your own.
Using the Hatch Fill Component
Simple grid patterns are made super [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create a Dashing Stroke Style</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/10/create-a-dashing-stroke-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/10/create-a-dashing-stroke-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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In this tutorial, you&#8217;ll learn how to create the perfect dashed stroke style for your next map.


Draw a Line To Preview Your New Style As It Is Built


Draw a line on the Ortelius drawing canvas so you can preview your style changes as you build a new style. Open the Style Inspector and navigate to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creating Style: Two New Video Tutorials Added</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/10/creating-style-two-new-video-tutorials-added/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mapdiva.com/2009/10/creating-style-two-new-video-tutorials-added/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two new video tutorials have been added to the Mapdiva website: Creating Style I &#38; Creating Style II show how to create unlimited variety of custom line and fill styles to match your map&#8217;s theme. When you want to experiment with custom styles, these video tutorials will have you off and running! Topics include how [...]]]></description>
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