Map Scalebar Layer

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The Map Scalebar Layer, which is available in all releases of JMARS, displays a scalebar in the Main View that automatically shows the correct scale for the map being viewed. This layer is extremely helpful when taking screenshots from JMARS.


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[edit] Display the Map Scalebar

  1. Open the Map Scalebar Layer: In the Layer Manager, choose "Add New Layer" -> "Map Scalebar"
    • The scalebar will appear in the lower left-hand corner of the Main View.
  2. Change the Location on the Scalebar: Users can change the location of the scalebar on the Main View by left-clicking and dragging it to a new location.
  3. Change the Appearance of the Scalebar: The scalebar is automatically opened with its default display settings. To change the appearance of the scalebar, click on the "Map Scalebar" tab in the Layer Manager.
  1. Measurement Units: Users can choose from either Metric (km,m) or Imperial (mi,ft)
  2. Font: The font, font color, font outline color and font size can all be changed by clicking on the "Choose Font..." button.
  3. Scalebar Tickmarks: Using the "Tick Count" slider, users can adjust how many tickmarks are placed on the scalebar.
  4. Scalebar Width: The user can choose the horizontal width of the scalebar as a function of the Main View width using the "Width" slider.
  5. Scalebar Colors: Users can change the colors of the scalebar and the tickmarks independantly by clicking on the color boxes.


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