Datamine Discover KB - Layout

Is there batch printing tools like MapShop available in 64bit versions?

kbadmin — Tue, 21 May 2019 06:53:47 GMT

Mapshop was not converted to use the new Layout Designer window, and is therefor not in Discover 64bit.

We suggest using Layout Templates (in Mapinfo 17.0 or layer) for customisable templates, and also try free tools such as SiteMapper -

http://communitydownloads.pbinsight.com/code-exchange/download/sitemapper-x64

I cannot save my layout as a EMF/WMF file!

kbadmin — Wed, 16 May 2018 00:45:15 GMT

Occurrence

In the recent 64-bit version of MapInfo, from a Layout window I no longer have the option to Save Image as a .EMF or .WMF vector graphic formats.

Solution

You are still able to export a EMF/WMF from a Map window.

For layout window, you can try using Create PDF option instead. Then firstly check if your 3rd party package can import PDF files directly, and if not use a free online convertor tool to convert from PDF to EMF formats, such as these ones -

https://cloudconvert.com/pdf-to-emf

https://www.coolutils.com/online/PDF-to-EMF#

How do I set or change the scale for a layout window to print?

kbadmin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:17:42 GMT

In Mapinfo Professional, I wish to create a printed map at a defined scaled.

The Discover Scaled output tool automates this process, however this can be done manually.

To do this -

1. Select Window>New Layout Window
2. Select to Create a frame for the desired map window
3. In the Layout window, firstly set the printer, page size and orientation; under File->Page Setup.
4. In the Layout, re-size the frame as desired by left-click and dragging the frame's border line.
5. Double-left click inside the Layout Frame (map) area to open the properties.
6. In the properties page ensure "Fill frame with contents" is ticked.
7. Enter a desired scale, and select to "Change Map zoom".
8. Click Ok to close the properties and apply changes.
9. Review the map, and if necessary, pan the map window to change the view in frame bounds.
10. Then simply print from the layout window.