MacroSystem Xpress-Maps - Manual (Page 5)

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This route is NOT a later itinerary. You use it only to change the dots representing the
towns or the names of the towns.
Use the font selected by you to name the towns at each key point.
Then switch to "Global Settings" in Columbus. Here you can click ”Select key object" and
make any desired changes like altering the size of the town dot or deleting it completely.
Then deactivate "head object" (deactivate the "Show head object" box) and “Line” (deac-
tivate the “Draw line” box). The line will become completely transparent because it is not
traced when you enter the route. Now store your "Route" in the Archives and leave Co-
lumbus (without any further input).
Now use "Xpress-Maps" to create the desired map without any dots for towns. Open the
new map and start up Columbus again. Now load the route stored in the "Archives" (or
you can still find it directly in the program) and input the route.
The result is a map showing the names and the dots of the towns required by you with an
invisible vehicle driving along an invisible route.
The "Timing" for covering the "Route" in Columbus can be set very short. In theory, you
only need one image. You can now use this map (now showing the towns and names
required by YOU) to plan your itinerary.
Tip: Names of towns are shown on the maps in the language of the relevant country, e.g.
on the map of Italy you will find “Roma” instead of “Rome”. Use the method described
above if you want to change them to the English version.
5.5 Combinations with Other Effects
Tip: Start being creative and use the maps together with other effects. Use Bluebox-
World to change or delete individual colors or create interesting combinations with effects
like “Pattern fade” (serially available) or “Lumafade” (Magic Lights).
5.6 Missing Maps
P
roblem: You would like to have more or other maps.
Solution: Write, fax or mail us. We note down customers’ wishes and produce additional
maps if the demand is strong enough.
Tip: If you want a map not included in our standard selection, why not scan it in from an
atlas.
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