[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[IDV #HKP-253656]: distance scale

This archive contains answers to questions sent to Unidata support through mid-2025. Note that the archive is no longer being updated. We provide the archive for reference; many of the answers presented here remain technically correct, even if somewhat outdated. For the most up-to-date information on the use of NSF Unidata software and data services, please consult the Software Documentation first.

  • Subject: [IDV #HKP-253656]: distance scale
  • Date: Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:28:23 -0600
Hi HP-

> Full Name: HansPeter Roesli
> Email Address: address@hidden
> Organization: EUMETSAT
> Package Version: 2.8a1 build date:@DATE@
> Operating System: Linux
> Hardware: Java: home: /home/user/IDV_2.8a1/jre version: 1.6.0_13 j3d:1.5.2 
> fcs (build4)
> Description of problem: Hi -
> 
> Has there never been a request for a distance scale that could be put on a 
> map? Would it be possible to offer such a feature (for projectons where it 
> makes sense) in the way a colour scale can be applied? It has not to be 
> something fancy. A simple line with its length in distance units indicated 
> would do.

Improving the labelling of displays is on our TODO list in the coming year.  
This only makes sense for lat/lon equidistant projections as you note.

Don

Ticket Details
===================
Ticket ID: HKP-253656
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open