I have file that I will be using at different scales. At the current scale, part of the background extends past the border (see screenshot below). When I try to clip mask using the inside border line, Unfortunately it wants to clip the stuff inside the border (which is more than likely what it was intended to do), while I need it to mask the stuff outside the border!
Sort of trimming and erasing (a practice I don't want to set a precedent for), can this be masked? What do I need to do?
Thanks!
I believe the Clip Boundary tool is what you want to use.
I would except it's not a reference; it's part of the file where I'm working.
Mark:
I am curious about something here. Are you familiar with using the View Attributes dialog and setting the Background Map function to "Aerial" or one of the other options? The function demands- of course- a geographic coordinate system, and it works quite well. You may additionally bring in a formal raster by using the Raster Manager and use the function "Attach Bing Maps". These functions are available in ORD and MicroStation Connect.
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Best Regards,
Mark
Unfortunately this is Power Survey, and, as such, the aerial map option is not available. Instead PASADA maps are being used.
I did run into another issue. I used white (or 0) for the color of boundaries, symbols and callouts which have the maps behind them. Looks great until you print it, then you discover all that white turns black.
I don't do this often so I'm not sure, but there ought to be a way so make the white print white in this case.
Thanks for the init9ial tip!
If you use RGB color 255,255,255, instead of color "0" you should get white, instead of "white-invert".Color 0 shows white on a black background and black on a white background; it's designed to invert like that so you can see it on the screen and print it on paper.
You can also use the furthest bottom-right color (marked BG) to mask out areas as white, because BG will always match the background (black on black, white on white).
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
It worked exactly as you said it would! I had to do some extra tweaking in the dimension style and had to beef up the weight a little, but other than than, your suggestion worked perfectly!
Thanks again, MsB!
You're welcome. I'm here, and happy to help :-)