[Qgis-user] Big document to print

[Richard Duivenvoorde]

On 23-10-15 12:25, Arturo Garcia Fernandez wrote:
> Hello,
> In my current project I am asked to print maps 2,5m(etres)x3m. I am
> trying to convince them not to use such a big size (I really don't think
> there is a need for such a big map) I am trying to create a pdf file
> with the print composer (and then use the 'tile' feature to print the
> map in small bunches.
> The problem is that the pdf file is not generated by the composer: any
> ideas? Is it <just> a memory problem?
> If someone has any other ideas on how to manage and print such a big map
> I would be glad to hear about them.

Hi Arturo,

Well, not sure how much data is involved too, but memory is/was a big
issue when printing pdf's: eg printing a0 on a windows machine earlier
with me was a problem, while the same print via a linux machine went fine...

And as said, if you try to print for example a huge OSM map, there is A
LOT of data involved in that too... And if you use WMS services, you
have to deal with the service limitations of those.
So use a big machine and a lot of memory (and run linux ;-) ) I think.

Another options maybe if you print at a smaller size, but a higher
resolution (composer has the ability to print at different dpi's).

Regards,

Richard Duivenvoorde