[Qgis-user] Big document to print

[Andreas Neumann]

Another thing: if you run into an issue - you could also try to "print 
as raster" - depending on the symbology - e.g. if you use blend modes - 
you'll have to print as raster anyway.

Andreas

On 23.10.2015 14:22, Andreas Neumann wrote:
> 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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