[GRASS-user] Legend with multiple columns - scale

[Casey Vandenberg]

Hi everyone,

I am new to the world of Grass and have run into a bit of a snag.  I am 
currently trying to create a legend with multiple columns (3).  I can 
place the legend on my map without difficulties, however the problem 
arises when I try and move it.  Based on the map in question, I want the 
legend displayed on the left hand side of my map.  As I alter the 
legend's x location (where /x/ /y/) to bring the legend closer to the 
left edge of the map, the spacing between the columns increases 
substantially (i.e. the legend seems to be maintaining a link to the 
right edge of the map and is just increasing the spacing between the 
columns so that the left edge of the legend matches the /where x 
/position).  The problem with this is that it is not graphically 
appealing whatsoever.

Is there anyway that I can specify the width of the column itself so 
that the spacing is reduced?  Or is there any way that I can remove that 
"link" with the right hand edge of the map so the legend moves freely 
along the x axis without being stretched out?

Also with regards to my scalebar.  Is there any way that I can change 
the text of the scalebar so that the units are in km instead of metres?  
Right now I am using a map at a scale of 1:500 000, and I would rather 
my scalebar display 100 km as opposed to 100 000 metres.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.