<div dir="ltr">Hi,<div><br></div><div>while I see that a lot of "other" GIS Software has its own button for north arrows I am against adding a north-arrow button.</div><div><br></div><div>reasons:</div><div>While this is one of the few points which is not intuitive at a first glance the user has to learn how to add the north arrow (and learn that a north arrow is nothing else than an ordinary image).</div><div><br></div><div>During learning how to add the arrow I am sure the user will:</div><div>1. realize how easy this is done</div><div>2. realize that not only north arrows can be added this way but literally every image</div><div>3. realize how mighty and handy this function can be due to just not being specialized but rather be as open as possible</div><div><br></div><div>In the end while not being handy at the very first moment the user has gained much more insight than just clicking a button (and hoping that it adjusts correct to whatever map he wants).</div><div><br></div><div>This is the experience I've made with letting users play and search for north arrows for like 3min.</div><div><br></div><div>regards</div><div>Werner</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 8:51 AM Frank Sokolic <<a href="mailto:sokolic@worldonline.co.za">sokolic@worldonline.co.za</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div bgcolor="#FFFFFF">
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">Hi,</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix"><br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">I think from a user point of view the
north arrow is not considered to be an image so having a separate
north-arrow item makes good sense. I find the current method of
adding a north arrow confusing as it requires the user to know
the following:<br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">(a) North arrows are not added by
clicking "Add Arrow"</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">(b) North arrows are added by clicking
"Add Picture"</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">(c) North arrows are in the "Search
Directories" section of the image properties but this section is
collapsed by default so the user has to know that they must open
this section and then scroll to the north arrows</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix"><br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">I don't find this very intuitive.</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix"><br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">Regards, Frank.<br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix"><br>
</div>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">On 2019/02/13 09:12, Andreas Neumann
wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type="cite">
<p>Hi Hugo,</p>
<p>I was initially also puzzled by the fact there is no
"north-arrow" item for the layout. But if you think about it a
bit longer, than you realize, that it is just as efficient
adding an image and synchronize the rotation to one chosen map,
than it is to add a north-arrow, choose an image and synchronize
it with a chosen map.</p>
<p>Do you really think, having a separate item for north-arrow is
more efficient? How many clicks do you save by having a separate
item?</p>
<p>Greetings,</p>
<p>Andreas<br>
</p>
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-cite-prefix">Am 13.02.19 um 06:11 schrieb Hugo
Paul:<br>
</div>
<blockquote type="cite">
<div class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal">Good day<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I was wondering if there is a more
efficient method for adding a north arrow to a map layout in
QGIS than adding an image?<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Something as simple as just clicking
somewhere add -> north arrow, and then being able to
choose various styles.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Is something like this available?<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hugo<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
</div>
<br>
<br>
<p style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(102,102,102)">
<b>Disclaimer</b> </p>
<p style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:8pt;color:rgb(102,102,102)">
The information contained in this communication from the
sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the
recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not
the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure,
copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the
contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be
unlawful. <br>
<br>
This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and
automatically archived by <b>Mimecast SA (Pty) Ltd</b>, an
innovator in Software as a Service (SaaS) for business. <b>Mimecast
Unified Email Management ™ (UEM)</b> offers email
continuity, security, archiving and compliance with all
current legislation. To find out more, <a href="http://www.mimecast.co.za/uem" target="_blank">contact Mimecast</a>. </p>
<br>
<fieldset class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679mimeAttachmentHeader"></fieldset>
<pre class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-quote-pre">_______________________________________________
Qgis-user mailing list
<a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org</a>
List info: <a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a>
Unsubscribe: <a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a></pre>
</blockquote>
<br>
<fieldset class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679mimeAttachmentHeader"></fieldset>
<pre class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-quote-pre">_______________________________________________
Qgis-user mailing list
<a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org</a>
List info: <a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a>
Unsubscribe: <a class="gmail-m_5738790987334431679moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a></pre>
</blockquote>
<p><br>
</p>
</div>
_______________________________________________<br>
Qgis-user mailing list<br>
<a href="mailto:Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">Qgis-user@lists.osgeo.org</a><br>
List info: <a href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a><br>
Unsubscribe: <a href="https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-user</a></blockquote></div>