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	<title>Mapdiva, LLC &#124; Mac OS X Software &#187; map symbols</title>
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		<title>NATO Equipment Map Symbol Collection</title>
		<link>http://www.mapdiva.com/2010/10/nato-equipment-map-symbol-collection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[download collection (1.4MB) provided by: Mapdiva The NATO Equipment Map Symbol Collection is comprised of 93 different scaleable vector graphics, including silhouette icons of artillery, explosive devices, helicopters, equipment, personal weapons. soldiers, tanks and vehicles. It has NATO equipment, as well as some non-NATO items. This symbol collection is ideal for military history mapping projects [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ortelius 1.1 Introduces Professional Map Symbol Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Creating 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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		<category><![CDATA[map symbols]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Existing symbols can provide a great starting point for refining and creating new symbols. When a symbol is originally created, it is assigned as a &#34;master&#34; symbol which can be placed unlimited times on your map. Symbol Graphics Make Great Templates The first step to editing an existing symbol is to place the symbol on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Object and Symbol Point of Origin</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></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>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mapdiva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:28:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></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[map scale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[map symbol]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. Find out 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 [...]]]></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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		<category><![CDATA[custom maps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[genealogy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hand drawn map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[historical map]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to draw a map]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mapdiva.com/?p=1509</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></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[fictional map]]></category>
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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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		<description><![CDATA[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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		<category><![CDATA[cartography]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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