Dear Global Mapper - Friends

[global_mapper]

Edgar,

For vector maps there really isn't an export scale as the full resolution coordinates of every vertex of every feature is written out, so it is scale-independent. The coordinates written will have whatever units are set on the Projection tab of the Configuration dialog, so if you are using a projection with meters units your coordinates will be in meters, etc.

Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Thanks,

Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com

[EDGAR]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your ans.
Yes, I've expressed my question in wrong way, by mistake,
but awaited for Frank2's answer..

For GIS purposes and GIS software - Global Mapper exports vectors in 1:1 scale..
This is clear to me.
The question should sounds different...
- Since I'm drawing maps for printing with use of Corel DRAW I'm looking for
a smart solution - on HOW to predict or calculate the final scale in which
Corel will OPEN a DXF vectors just created with Global Mapper
during the trail...

Every day I got some new trail-patches with dozen of waypoints,
and I would like to place them (as good as possible) over the raster exported from GM firstly as my base map.
Till now I'm doing that every time by exporting vectors along with lat/lon grid, and then i have to manualy adjust that grid and vectors "glued to it" to the grid visible over the raster, which is not too smart way .

If I know the equation for rescaling the vector just opened with Corel, that it could be done by simple percentage re-scaling...

I believe You could understand what I mean.

Regards to You Mike, and thanks

[global_mapper]

Edgar,

Sorry, I'm really not sure what Corel is doing if it's not using the actual coordinates from the DXF file. I'm sure there is some formula that would linearly convert from the 1:1 scale that Global Mapper exports at to whatever Corel is using, probably just a linear scaling factor against your raster scale. So once you figure out the scale for one scale you should be able to calculate the scale number and use it for other files. You probably also have to offset the top left or bottom right to be at (0,0). In general working with mapping data in non-mapping application is not much fun!

Thanks,

Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com

[EDGAR]

Edgar,

Sorry, I'm really not sure what Corel is doing if it's not using the actual coordinates from the DXF file. I'm sure there is some formula that would linearly convert from the 1:1 scale that Global Mapper exports at to whatever Corel is using, probably just a linear scaling factor against your raster scale. So once you figure out the scale for one scale you should be able to calculate the scale number and use it for other files. You probably also have to offset the top left or bottom right to be at (0,0). In general working with mapping data in non-mapping application is not much fun!

Thanks,

Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com

Hi Mike,

You are wright, I have to find a proper formula for recalculation once for all... I've believed - somebody on the Forum just did it and we could compare our figures. But no problem.
The perfect thing in Global Mapper is that it exports - by means of "Print to file TIF" entire raster with grids in a given scale. That would be my base.

Re. Corel - as with everything - therefore we got fork-spoon and knife, even with fingers we can eat too...)

However, Global Mapper is my finese spatial tool, that Corel never had, but Corel gave me good flexibility for handling very quick with all sorts of lines, different elements, multiple fonts and effects, like shadows, fills, and it imports rasters, vectors and text frames. Also, it generates very good pdfs, Post Script - so, my maps could be soft and nice looking, what is important for customers, and me too. With great ability of Global Mapper plus drawing flexibility of Corel plus GPS device connected to Global Mapper - now I don't need enything else to reach expected and good effect when mapping. Yes, Corel is not georeferencing software but together with Global Mapper it almost is...

PLS note, after creating a map with Corel, I export it into TIF, and after georeferencing it with Global Mapper - we get again - NEW, UPDATED map for navigation with GM, and one can export it into KMZ for example - to share with others via Google Maps. That is quite fun )

Best tu You Mike

[EDGAR]

Hi Mike,

Just, when typing to You "discovered" very fancy way to handle with vectors created with Global Mapper...

Since GM exports well scaled raster and grids, why not to export it along with all newly created trail-patches and waypoints...?

If so, it would be only the matter of "replacement" of my former background raster used with Corel by the new one with all visible patches and waypoints.
In that way, I don't need to calibrate or rescale any vector anymore,
since it would be visible ontop of new raster and I will simple redraw it with Corel.
+
Thanks so much for the moment of conversation...
Good friend is always welcome around us to make us thinking clear..
)
Many thanks

[Frank2]

Yes, I've expressed my question in wrong way, by mistake,
but awaited for Frank2's answer..

Sorry - I generally only look at the Latest Posts when I scan this site, and I missed your question.

One thing you could possibly do is create corner markers for the Topo in GM. You could just create a simple ASCII text file for each point and import those. Then when you export your vectors, and import them into DRAW, you would just have to measure the distance between the markers and scale that layer to match the Topo layer.

[EDGAR]

Hi Frank,

Thanks, You are right ! )
I've thought about it - to create constant frame or 8 control points
at intersections of some lat/lon grid lines, than on import to DRAW
adjust its' position to match the same points over raster in DRAW.

Yes, it is I believe, one of the best solution to deal with that.
Than I should measure the re-scaling (%) factor and if it appers to be constant I could use it for all other and following vectors.

Best to You )

[EDGAR]

Frank,

I've uploaded on Paul's Forum Download/Upload page
the first and so far only available Custom Shader with RGB values.
It was made particulary for the areas similar to Poland - mostly flat, but with mountains upto 2600m. I've found it interesting, so feel free to download and use for your enjoy.

Best regards

[Frank2]

Great, thanks!

[EDGAR]

Hi Frank,

Nice to hear that )

If "one day" You will find any other shader with RGB values,
PLS let me know, I love experimenting ..

Best to You