Showing posts with label layouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label layouts. Show all posts

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Making Attractive layouts in ArcGIS

This article contains general tips for making an attractive layout in ArcGIS 9.2, ArcGIS 9.1 or ArcGIS earlier.

- use rulers on the layout menu. Make sure to set the smallest division to a low number

- also enable snap elements to guides and rulers

- use guides often. Use them to delineate the general area of your ArcGIS layout.

- Be consistent in your layout. Use the same template for all projects that you do. This will make your GIS work look extremely professional

- use alignment to line all of your elements up