[Qgis-user] Big document to print

[Andreas Neumann]

Hi Arturo,

I don't think the paper format size of the output is an issue here. It 
is more maybe an issue about the size and type of the input data.

I regularly print to A0 at my workplace and don't have issues. I also 
regularly print 2x1.5m pdfs - no issues.

If you are on Windows - make sure you run the 64bit version.

Also - can you perhaps also tell what your data sources are? What data 
formats, services or databases?

What platform are you on?

Can you open an issue and provide data/project to reproduce the problem?

Andreas

On 23.10.2015 14:16, Richard Duivenvoorde wrote:
> 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
>
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