6. Using maps at small sizes

If you are going to use a map at a very small size, we suggest that, rather than use the main map for that area, you should use a detail of a much larger area. For example, if your design calls for a map of Scandinavia to reproduce at a couple of inches wide, consider using a detail of  “ 5.02 Europe EU” rather than a much reduced scaling of “5.10 Scandinavia.” This is because the high detail of the latter map will cause the coastline to “clog” – that is,  fill in with ink when reproduced at small sizes – resulting in a messy appearance. Map 5.02, on the hand, offers much cleaner lines when reproduced at the same size.

                     Map 5.02 Europe EU                          Map 5.10 Scandinavia

Another option is to use the “Path Operations > Simply…” feature (“Arrange” menu), although this may be difficult to control, and means the resulting lines may not match any masks you wish to use.

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