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This HowTo chapter shows you how to configure a North Arrow function field on your print layout.

 

Open WebOffice_plot_author.mxd

First open WebOffice_plot_author.mxd from <ArcGIS Server location>\directories\WebOfficePlotTemplates.

Note: Check whether the dataframe "print" is activated. If not, activate it.

Note: Check whether view is set to "Layout View". If not, change view.

 

Load a Layout File

Now click the button Load Layout in the ArcMap Toolbar of WebOffice plot author to open a print layout. Select a layout file from the list of predefined layouts to modify it.

 

 

Configure a North Arrow Function Field

The north arrow is implemented as a "logo" function field with the technical ID value "northarrow". WebOffice 10.5 SP2 currently generates a north arrow image size 45 x 45 pixels, therefore it is recommended to size the logo function field 1.2cm by 1.2cm. If you want to insert a new logo function field use the button Insert logo from the WebOffice plot author toolbar.

 

 

Place the logo as you like and edit the properties:

•Width/Height: 1.2cm

•Element Name: northarrow

 

 

Then save the layout file with the according button in the WebOffice plot author toolbar.

Note: After adding a new function field you have to Reload Resources of affected WebOffice 10.5 SP2 projects in SynAdmin.

Note: Configure a North Arrow in WebOffice author if you want to have a specific north arrow on the print.

 

 

Note: See chapter Print for detailed information about the tool configuration in WebOffice author.

Note: See chapter Printing with Function Fields for a complete list of available function fields.