[Qgis-user] Text symbols

[Alex Mandel]

My approach is to create a point layer where I want the HWY symbols.
Then style it with a custom svg shield and label the point with the New
Labelling.

If you want to adjust the location of the labels you just edit the point
layer and move it to where you want it.

I'd say that falls under a quasi-static solution as it's not directly
tied to your road lines.

Thanks,
Alex

On 09/28/2012 02:12 AM, Andreas Neumann wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Currently there are only static solutions for road shields using marker lines. No way to dynamically fill in road nrs from db fields.
> 
> Over at the qgis-dev list we discussed your request. Larry Schaffer plans to work on it, extending the current label engine to have background shapes.
> 
> You have to be patient. Will take a couple weeks.
> 
> If you would be willing to pay for the development it would speed up things.
> 
> Andreas
> 
> 
> 
> "Peter Schürch" <p.schuerch at meierpartner.ch> schrieb:
> 
>> Hi Stephen
>>
>> You can place a buffer around the text, that enhances readability a
>> lot. If you want to export your map to pdf or svg you should use
>> new-style labelling (the Icon with the letters "ABC" on the toolbar),
>> otherwise export fails. New-style labelling allows you to place labels
>> parallel to lines, could be quite useful too.
>>
>>
>>
>> Other option (workaround) would be to have a shape layer with white
>> rectangles beneath the text.
>>
>>
>>
>> Maybe someone has a better idea.
>>
>> Peter
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>>
>> Von: qgis-user-bounces at lists.osgeo.org
>> [mailto:qgis-user-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] Im Auftrag von Stephen
>> Atkins
>> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 26. September 2012 16:19
>> An: qgis-user at lists.osgeo.org
>> Betreff: [Qgis-user] Text symbols
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello everyone.  I've been playing with QGIS for a couple of days now
>> and really like it.  My only problem is when labeling features. 
>> Specifically roads.  I would like to have the highway number inside a
>> shield (like signs on the road).  I'm not sure how to do this and my
>> searches on the web haven't been fruitful.  Is this possible and if so
>> can someone point me to it in the docs.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> --
>> Stephen
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