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Hi guys,

Can anybody advise me as to if there's a way to shrink the station plots when using the NMC/NCEP raster (in the File/Font mode)?

I normally use DAWS default plots, but occasionally NMC/NCEP shows up precipitation types a little more clearly than does DAWS, the only problem being that the plots then look crowded.

I've had a look around but I can't find a way to change the font/plot size.

Has anyone any suggestions?

Looking forward to any replies.

Regards and respect,

Dave Exton.

Hi Dave,

You can't adjust this font through the styles panel:
http://weathergraphics.com/forum/viewto ... 9b1ec86a2d

The thread does say it can be adjusted for printouts by changing the map size. I've never printed any maps using this font, so I don't know how well it works.

Pat

Hi Pat,

Thanks as ever for your help!

I've just printed a map of The UK and NW Europe on A3 with the plot density at 83% (my usual optimum). The zoom level is 1550 x 1150. Although the map looks a little crowded (I don't really want to take the density down), it is usable, and it is a little easier to pick out precipitation and cloud symbols. If you're able to print a larger map, I can see how you'd get very good results.

I prefer the DAWS default (thanks TIM!), but I'll use the NMC/NCEP at birthdays, Christmas and public holidays!

Pat, again thanks for your help.

Regards and Respect,

Dave.

Hi Dave,

One thing you can change is the colour of the wind barb; the barb is based on the station plot setting in styles...I didn't know this myself until this morning when I switched between fonts.

This is basically a useless piece of information...but in case you run into a blue (or whatever) barb some time in the future using the NMC font...now you'll know why.

Pat

Cheers Pat,

I'll bear that in mind.

Thanks as always,

Regards,

Dave.