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Use of graphic scale on maps
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:36 pm
by sako
I have checked recent recorded maps in Santa Clara County, the use of graphic scale seems to be inconsistent. Do we really need it, considering the mandatory text style scale?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:00 pm
by SPMPLS
I am a proponent of using bar scales. No matter how much the map is reduced or enlarged, they are still scalable/correct. If an original map simply states Scale: 1"=40' that is only true at that image size.
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:16 pm
by Ian Wilson
Yes. We need them. How else would all those folks who print PDF files "to fit" know that we have drafted the mail at the "wrong scale"?
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:09 pm
by Jim Frame
A bar scale is an easy way to reduce scaling misunderstandings. I can't think of a good reason not to use one.
graphic scales
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 5:59 pm
by bruce hall
are nice. especially in this day and age of manipulating drawings. Show them, you will be glad you did.