[Qgis-user] Atlas Map Book Design

Springfield Harrison stellargps at gmail.com
Sun Mar 18 12:14:50 PDT 2018


Okay, that looks interesting. Does not seem to produce an Atlas type of
output but does seem powerful nonetheless in different ways.

Thanks again...

Cheers . . . . .   Spring
Samsung Tab 4
On Mar 18, 2018 12:05 PM, <delazj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> More about the report system at https://north-road.com/2018/
> 01/23/exploring-reports-in-qgis-3-0-the-ultimate-guide/
> Thanks to Nyall (and crowdfunders)
>
> Regards,
> HarrissouLe 18 mars 2018 6:21 PM, Springfield Harrison <
> stellargps at gmail.com> a écrit :
> >
> > Okay, thanks Andreas. I appreciate your advice. It sounds like the
> reporting mode does not replace the atlas, is that correct? So maybe the
> atlas feature in both versions is the same? I don't know if I need the
> reporting mode for multi-page maps.
> >
> > And regarding the versions, not sure why one would have old and new
> running in parallel, especially if they are not backwards compatible.
> >
> > The new plug-ins for version 3, are there many of them or is that a slow
> transition?  Overall, I have found version 2 plugins to be disappointing,
> although there have been some exceptions. With many, it is not clear what
> they are going to do or how to use them.
> >
> > I find I am returning to Manifold GIS more and more to accomplish
> certain things reliably.
> >
> > Thanks again Andreas...
> >
> > Cheers . . . . .   Spring
> > Samsung Tab 4
> >
> > On Mar 18, 2018 10:12 AM, "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann at carto.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> About your other question: QGIS 3 also contains the Atlas mode from
> version 2.18 - but the reporting mode exists in parallel to the normal
> layout and atlas printing. So you have more choice. I am not experienced
> with the reporting mode until now - but I will definitely try it soon.
> >>
> >> Andreas
> >>
> >>
> >> On 18.03.2018 17:58, Springfield Harrison wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thank you, but no I haven't. I'm very leery of upgrading, especially
> when I read all the sad stories how about components not working and
> installations going sideways.
> >>>
> >>> If this upgrade to Windows 7 is Bulletproof, maybe I'll give it a try.
> I have always been confused by the plethora of installation options for
> this software.
> >>>
> >>> Does the new reporting mode still include the atlas / multi-page
> printing?
> >>>
> >>> Cheers . . . . .   Spring
> >>> Samsung Tab 4
> >>>
> >>> On Mar 18, 2018 9:49 AM, "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann at carto.net>
> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi Harrison,
> >>>>
> >>>> Have you tried the new reporting mode in QGIS 3? It is pretty new -
> so maybe it doesn't fit all requirements yet - but it allows you to have
> section titles, footers and headers, etc. Maybe worth a try?
> >>>>
> >>>> Greetings,
> >>>> Andreas
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On 18.03.2018 15:38, Springfield Harrison wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hello All,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I am able to create map books using the Atlas feature but do not
> need the title block (text box) on every page.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Is there a method to control the content of each page (as in
> Manifold GIS?)?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks very much . . . .
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cheers . . . . . Springfield Harrison
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
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