[mapserver-users] scale

[Pericles S. Nacionales]

Ross,

I think all you need to do is make sure that both the map file you
specified in your map file and the image width and height in your html
template file are consistent.  This may be the reason for your scale
problems.

-Perry

On Wed, 2002-11-06 at 08:31, Murray, Ross wrote:
> I hate to rush anyone, given the gracious help I have received from listers.
> However, I would like to see an answer to the below question soon.
> Specifically, if my maps display the way I want on my monitor (1024X768) how
> should I adjust maxscale when I am using a different machine (say during
> presentations to be given, say this Friday)? I can change map size
> programmatically without trouble but getting the scale right seems to be hit
> and miss. Is it a true scale or are units like pixels per map unit invloved?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Hagstrand [mailto:johnhagstrand at interageresearch.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:16 PM
> To: mapserver-users at lists.gis.umn.edu
> Subject: [mapserver-users] scale
> 
> 
> Hello,
> 
> What is "scale"?  As used in the Map File attributes, MINSCALE, etc.  How 
> is scale calculated?
> 
> Thanks
> John
> 
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