Adding Embellishments to 2D Maps

Grafix | Embellish | Map

Use this program to read an existing RockWorks map, saved as a RockPlot2D file (.Rw2D), and add any of the RockWorks standard "embellishments" to the map. Embellishments include an image, labeled axes, north arrows, and much more.

These options are also available as layers when you generate many of the 2D maps in RockWorks.

Menu Options
Step-by-Step Summary

Menu Options

• Rules & Filters
  Use the buttons at the top of the window to apply spatial filters or time/date filters to the data being processed. (More info)
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• Host Diagram
  • RockPlot2D File to be Embellished: Click here to browse for the existing RockPlot2D file (.Rw2D) to which the additional graphic layers are to be added.
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• Background Image
  Check this option to display an image behind the other map layers. You can select your project image or another raster map.
  Click on this tab to establish the background-bitmap settings. (More info)
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• Labeled Axes
  Check this option to annotate the map borders with axis titles and/or coordinate labels.
  Click on this tab to establish the map axis settings. (More info).
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• Map Overlays
  Check this option to include various other layers on your map. Options incude Infrastructure maps, US Public Land Grid maps, Polygon outlines, and more.
  Click on this tab to activate the different layers and establish their settings. (More info)
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• Other 2D Files
  Check this option to include existing RockWorks maps as layers with your map. For example, if you have a land grid map already created for your project, you can include that as a layer here.
  Click on this tab to select the existing maps (.Rw2D files) to be included. (More info)
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• Peripherals
  Check this option to include various map peripheral annotations with your map. Options include titles, north arrows, scalebars, and more.
  Click on this tab to activate the items and establish their settings. (More info)
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• Border
  Check this option to include a solid line border around the entire map image.
  Click on this tab to specify the line style, thickness, and color.
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• Output Options
  • Save Output File: Check this to assign a name for the map in advance, rather than displaying it as Untitled.
    • Automatic: Choose this option to have RockWorks assign the name automatically. It will use the name of the current program plus a numeric suffix, plus the ".Rw2D" file name extension.
    • Manual: Choose this option to type in a name of your own for this file.
  • Display Output: Check this option to have the resulting map displayed in RockPlot2D once it is created.
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Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Grafix | Embellish | Map menu option.
2. Establish the embellishment settings as described above.
3. Click the Continue button to proceed.

   The program will read the existing Rw2D file and append the requested layers. The new map will be displayed as requested.

4. Adjust any of the setting in the Options tab and click the Continue button again to regenerate the map.
5. View / save / manipulate / print / export the map in the RockPlot2D window.
   

See also

• Adding this program to your Playlist
• Adding this program to your Favorites
• Save/load/view menu settings
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