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Tagged with cartography labeling
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Preventing labels from covering symbols in QGIS 3
In a single point dataset is it possible to get the labels to stop covering the symbols and be placed in a position that has white space automatically (i.e. without using data defined xy positions)?
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How to create a US map in R with separation between states, when using albersusa & plotly?
Does anyone have know how to access the longitude and latitude in albersusa?
Currently, I'm working with a choropleth U.S. map in R using albersusa and the plot_geo() function from the plotly package (...
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Representing clustered points above 80,000 in map using ArcGIS 10.2.1 in such a way that their labels and points themselves are clearly visible?
I have places of Pakistan which are 85949 in number, I want to display them on a static map in such a way that points and their labels are readable and they don't overlap or map doesn't look messy. I ...
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Setting leader line properties of annotation feature classes
How does one go about setting leader line properties with an annotation feature class? When I reduce the size of the font of the annotation, the leader line stays the same size, so currently I have ...
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Italic fonts in QGIS 3.4
How can I apply italic fonts for labels and print composer in QGIS 3.4?
The option seems to be disabled.
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How to export a map in lower size (11*17 inch) with all the parameters set up for higher map size but still looking good?
I am working with ESRI ArcMap (10.2) and have set up a map page size for 40*60 inch. I created a pdf and printed, it looks good. Next I printed with lower size 11*17 but the place labels does not ...
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Rotating label in QGIS
I have a shapefile of cartographic text (roads, buildings, water etc.) and I would like to be able to rotate individual road names to fit within the width of the road.
Anyway, I know it is possible to ...
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Labeling (one-way) streets in QGIS?
I followed instructions in this answer to Creating Directional Flow Arrows for sewer lines? to add directional arrows to the one-way streets on a map I'm creating.
I've currently created a marker ...
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Custom rotated polygon labels in ArcMap
Can the following be done in ArcMap? It should be formula based without manual formatting as performed by my predecessor (in MapInfo using a lot of manual steps) to get the following output.
So
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Is there a way of labeling the number of points with the same coordinates?
After reading through the following question (which is kinda related but not quite what I need):
How can I show points on the same coordinate as e.g. a bigger symbol in QGIS?
I found out that there ...
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Custom labels - aligned to rectangular objects, in a specific position and with multiple attributes using Mapinfo?
Can the following be done in Mapinfo? It should be formula based without manual formatting as performed by my predecessor to get the following output.
So
Grave_No on right parallel to the y axis of ...
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Custom labeling with same angle as rectangular object and specific position using QGIS?
Can the following be done in QGIS? It should be formula based without manual formatting as performed by my predecessor to get the following output.
So
Grave_No on right parallel to the y axis of ...
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Interactive and dynamic map with wind data in R leaflet?
I have some data like this :
longitude latitude speed direction
1 6.10722222 46.23639 4 360
2 6.95416667 43.54694 4 360
3 7....
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How do I label US state borders in ArcMap 10.1?
I'm trying to label a border between TN and NC, but the label manager won't let me. How can I get it to work? I'm using ArcMap 10.1
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Contour line density thinning
Would anyone know how to thin contour lines in high gradient areas such as a cliff face? Using Esri ArcGIS 10.1 with Maplex labeling engine.
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How to create a US map in R with separation between states and clear labels?
I was trying to figure out how to create a map like down below in R on the Stack Exchange but maybe that's the wrong community and the GIS side is a better spot. Currently, I'm able to add the colours....
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Label point according to cartographic representation position instead of geometry
I have set up a cartographic representation on a point feature class, which simply offsets the point. I would like to label the point at the representation, not at its physical location. I had a look ...
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force QGIS-labels behind polygon areas
Is it possible to force labels behind a polygon dataset. In my case I want to put 50% transparent polygons onto areas, which are shown "inactive" on maps. Unfortunately, some feature labels are shown ...
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Geoserver labeling algorithm
I'm really interested in knowing what kind of algorithm does GeoServer use when presenting its maps.
GeoServer has its own algorithms, for instant the labelling algorithm. Is there a possibility to ...
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GeoServer Label Placement - Place Always Inside Polygon
Is there a way within the SLD to ensure that the label always appears within the polygon?
For example, in odd shaped polygons (with a hole, or a horseshoe shape) my labels are sitting outside.
I'd ...
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dermacation label
i have 3 different features which are
country.shp,
division.shp
district.shp
what should i do if i want to make the label is arrange like figure 1
because when i label all the features using ...
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Can I create a circle label with a leader in ArcMap?
I want to create a circle label with a leader using the standard Maplex labelling engine and symbology. Only 1 or 2 digit numbers will appear in the label.
I can easily make square or rectangular ...
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Showing percentage symbol in ArcGIS map labels?
I'm trying to show percentage poverty per municipality on the map I'm working on, and I have the percentage values displayed on the map, but I don't know how to get the percentage symbol itself to ...
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How to create labeling similar to this map?
Any ideas on if ArcMap is able to create labeling similar to this map? Ie. 95xx or 9500 is listed outside of the units and the the actual last 2 digits are listed within so that each unit does not ...
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ArcGIS Labeling Expression when truncation needed to fit in some polygons? [closed]
What would be the expression coding for if the address is 14802. But if the whole address cannot fit inside the building dimessions, then it should be truncated to the last two digits - 02. I am ...
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Removing features whose labels are not displayed?
Using ArcMap 10.0, I am working on a map that shows many villages. Each village has a name attribute that I want to use for a label, but in some areas there are so many villages that not all can be ...
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How to prevent labels from one layer from overlapping features in another layer
I am working ArcMap10.1 software. When I was labeling on point feature automatically label fall on line. Label must not fall on line. I'm not aware how to solve this issues. I have attached an ...
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How to write labels with varying significant figures/decimal places?
I have results that range from ex. 113,009 down to 0.00495 - Can someone recommend a way to write/construct a label expression for the following in ArcMap:
• If less than 1, use 2 decimal places (...
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Leader lines not rendering when converted to PDF
This is very puzzling, I have an annotation feature class stored in a geodatabase that contains labels with leader lines.
The leader lines show up perfectly in the .mxd, it is only when I export to ...
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Are there any cartography "rules" you should follow when labeling maps?
We've all seen poorly labeled maps before. In these maps, the wording is either illegible or unpleasant to view due to positioning, color choice or size, or the labels take up so much map space that ...
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Halo use background color
As you see on the attached image, I labelled contour lines on the map (in meters). Which function will allow the "halo" to take the background color of the map?
On the image, the halo is greenish ...
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What's the convention for "upside down" labels?
I have line features that are to be used for labels. These lines are correctly oriented(rotated) and positioned such that text placed on them should give a good cartographic output.
Compare the below ...
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Is there an advanced way to label in ArcMap so that the label will not be dropped?
Is there an advanced way to label in ArcMap so that the label will not be dropped?
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How do I automate custom edge labels for township range in ArcGIS 10?
I need to label township ranges along the side and top of my map, respectively. I know the grid in the frame properties is a way to label the edges with lat/lon. I Think there is a way to do the same ...
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Alternatives to Maplex Labeling Engine for ArcGIS Desktop?
I am running ArcGIS 10 (ArcView) with the standard labeling engine. I am very familiar with Maplex and have used it in the past but it still lacked the "feature-linked" functionality given the type of ...
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Placing all labels in ArcMap non-overlapped by extending arrow/line from label to point? [duplicate]
I was wondering if there is a way to place all labels on a map non overlapping, but by extending an arrow/line from the label to the point.
I've tried the call out box, but I couldn't find a way to ...
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