[Qgis-user] Atlas Map Book Design

[delazj at gmail.com]

Hi, 

More about the report system at https://north-road.com/2018/01/23/exploring-reports-in-qgis-3-0-the-ultimate-guide/
Thanks to Nyall (and crowdfunders)

Regards, 
HarrissouLe 18 mars 2018 6:21 PM, Springfield Harrison <stellargps at gmail.com> a écrit :
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> Okay, thanks Andreas. I appreciate your advice. It sounds like the reporting mode does not replace the atlas, is that correct? So maybe the atlas feature in both versions is the same? I don't know if I need the reporting mode for multi-page maps.
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> And regarding the versions, not sure why one would have old and new running in parallel, especially if they are not backwards compatible.
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> The new plug-ins for version 3, are there many of them or is that a slow transition?  Overall, I have found version 2 plugins to be disappointing, although there have been some exceptions. With many, it is not clear what they are going to do or how to use them.
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> I find I am returning to Manifold GIS more and more to accomplish certain things reliably.
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> Thanks again Andreas...
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> Cheers . . . . .   Spring
> Samsung Tab 4
>
> On Mar 18, 2018 10:12 AM, "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann at carto.net> wrote:
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>> About your other question: QGIS 3 also contains the Atlas mode from version 2.18 - but the reporting mode exists in parallel to the normal layout and atlas printing. So you have more choice. I am not experienced with the reporting mode until now - but I will definitely try it soon.
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>> Andreas
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>> On 18.03.2018 17:58, Springfield Harrison wrote:
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>>> Thank you, but no I haven't. I'm very leery of upgrading, especially when I read all the sad stories how about components not working and installations going sideways.
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>>> If this upgrade to Windows 7 is Bulletproof, maybe I'll give it a try. I have always been confused by the plethora of installation options for this software.
>>>
>>> Does the new reporting mode still include the atlas / multi-page printing?
>>>
>>> Cheers . . . . .   Spring
>>> Samsung Tab 4
>>>
>>> On Mar 18, 2018 9:49 AM, "Andreas Neumann" <a.neumann at carto.net> wrote:
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>>>> Hi Harrison,
>>>>
>>>> Have you tried the new reporting mode in QGIS 3? It is pretty new - so maybe it doesn't fit all requirements yet - but it allows you to have section titles, footers and headers, etc. Maybe worth a try?
>>>>
>>>> Greetings,
>>>> Andreas
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 18.03.2018 15:38, Springfield Harrison wrote:
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>>>>> Hello All,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am able to create map books using the Atlas feature but do not need the title block (text box) on every page.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is there a method to control the content of each page (as in Manifold GIS?)?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks very much . . . .
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers . . . . . Springfield Harrison
>>>>>
>>>>>
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