Plot Insert Title Scale
This function allows you to insert a scale (the map X scale) item into a plotting title block. The value of the scale item is obtained from the map X scale parameter that is entered when the map is processed. The scale value is a single numerical value, 1000 for example as entered by the user. To present the scale appropriately it is generally best to precede it by some text so that it appears as Scale 1 : 1000, for example.
Prerequisites: A title block is displayed in the Plot Sheet Setup window.
To run this function: In the Plot Sheet Setup window, choose Title Blocks > Create > Scale, or...
The following message is displayed.
Select the location for a title block scale element
Using the mouse, select the position required for the title block scale item to display the SCALE ELEMENT PROPERTIES form.
Fields on the Scale Element Properties form
X position, Y position
The values for the X and Y positions are obtained from the position defined by the mouse selection. These values are relative to the lower left corner of the title block. You may modify these values if they are not suitable.
Pen
The pen number is associated with a colour through a pen file that can be easily modified to suit your requirements.
Priority
Each item, line, text, symbol, etc. that is drawn on a map has a priority that is used to determine how items that clash should be drawn, or omitted. Title blocks should be designed so that there are no clashes between items within the title block. If items are placed outside the title block rectangle, pattern legends for example, it is important that they be given a priority high enough to ensure other map components do not clash them from the map.
Font Options
Name
Select the font name.
Bold
Check this box for bold text.
Italic
Check this box for text in italics.
Underline
Check this box for underlined text.
Text height
The text height of the scale item when it is drawn on the map must be expressed in centimetres.
Note: There are some minor known issues with fonts and the plot previewer.
Text angle
The text angle is expressed in decimal degrees with 0 giving horizontally aligned text and 90 giving vertically aligned text.
Complete the SCALE ELEMENT PROPERTIES form and choose Apply to draw the scale item in the required location in the title block.