QGIS change legend symbol size independent of map
I'm using QGIS 2.18. The screenshot below shows the print composer.
At the moment, the only way I can reduce the size of symbols in the print composer is to reduce the size of the symbol on the map.
In the attached, the green star symbol in the print composer legend is huge. How can I reduce the size of the green star symbol in the print composer legend, but keep the size of the green star the same on the map?
qgis symbology print-composer legend
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
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I'm using QGIS 2.18. The screenshot below shows the print composer.
At the moment, the only way I can reduce the size of symbols in the print composer is to reduce the size of the symbol on the map.
In the attached, the green star symbol in the print composer legend is huge. How can I reduce the size of the green star symbol in the print composer legend, but keep the size of the green star the same on the map?
qgis symbology print-composer legend
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
1
I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05
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I'm using QGIS 2.18. The screenshot below shows the print composer.
At the moment, the only way I can reduce the size of symbols in the print composer is to reduce the size of the symbol on the map.
In the attached, the green star symbol in the print composer legend is huge. How can I reduce the size of the green star symbol in the print composer legend, but keep the size of the green star the same on the map?
qgis symbology print-composer legend
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
I'm using QGIS 2.18. The screenshot below shows the print composer.
At the moment, the only way I can reduce the size of symbols in the print composer is to reduce the size of the symbol on the map.
In the attached, the green star symbol in the print composer legend is huge. How can I reduce the size of the green star symbol in the print composer legend, but keep the size of the green star the same on the map?
qgis symbology print-composer legend
qgis symbology print-composer legend
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
asked Jan 28 at 14:54
lucianoluciano
512515
512515
1
I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05
add a comment |
1
I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05
1
1
I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05
I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05
add a comment |
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I suggest to :
Duplicate the layer (Right click on it in the layer panel and duplicate)
Give a small size to the duplicated layer
Refresh in the print composer ( you will have two "Coniferous Tree" Layers)
Uncheck the "Auto Update button", select the Bigger layer and remove it from the legend
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
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Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
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@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map.This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
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I suggest to :
Duplicate the layer (Right click on it in the layer panel and duplicate)
Give a small size to the duplicated layer
Refresh in the print composer ( you will have two "Coniferous Tree" Layers)
Uncheck the "Auto Update button", select the Bigger layer and remove it from the legend
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
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Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
2
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map.This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
add a comment |
I suggest to :
Duplicate the layer (Right click on it in the layer panel and duplicate)
Give a small size to the duplicated layer
Refresh in the print composer ( you will have two "Coniferous Tree" Layers)
Uncheck the "Auto Update button", select the Bigger layer and remove it from the legend
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
466
Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
2
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map.This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
add a comment |
I suggest to :
Duplicate the layer (Right click on it in the layer panel and duplicate)
Give a small size to the duplicated layer
Refresh in the print composer ( you will have two "Coniferous Tree" Layers)
Uncheck the "Auto Update button", select the Bigger layer and remove it from the legend
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
466
I suggest to :
Duplicate the layer (Right click on it in the layer panel and duplicate)
Give a small size to the duplicated layer
Refresh in the print composer ( you will have two "Coniferous Tree" Layers)
Uncheck the "Auto Update button", select the Bigger layer and remove it from the legend
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
466
edited Jan 28 at 15:38
answered Jan 28 at 15:31
Yannick DOUNGMOYannick DOUNGMO
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answered Jan 28 at 15:31
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answered Jan 28 at 15:31
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Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
2
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map.This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
add a comment |
Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
2
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map.This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
Thanks that feels like a workaround rather than a solution. Is there not a direct solution?
– luciano
Jan 28 at 16:09
2
2
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:
Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map. This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
@luciano I'd invite you to take a look at this nice primer on legends in cartography (but it applies to statistics in general, too). The important part:
Legends should ALWAYS explain symbology exactly as it looks on the map. Legend symbols should be exactly the same size, orientation, color, etc. as they appear on the map. This is probably the main reason why it is not a feature and requires workarounds to achieve.– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 18:50
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I think the issue is raised from the fact that you're creating a plan, not a map. From my (brief) time in architecture, trees weren't symbolized more than they were represented as drawing objects with defined dimensions (mostly the diameter). Symbology and semiology have rules that we must adhere to that applies to abstract representations of objects. In this case you're trying to show the relative sizes of the trees and I feel creating actual objects instead of symbolizing them would work better.
– Gabriel C.
Jan 28 at 19:05