Print Preview

To preview the map before printing:

  1. In the Map Toolbar, click Print.
    The Print Settings dialog box appears.
    Note: You may or may not see the scale print option in the Print Settings dialog box. It is available on the basis of settings applied by the MapInfo StratusAdministrator.
  2. Enter the title for the map in the Title text box.
  3. Select the template from the Template drop down list. You can select from following templates:
    • Portrait
    • Landscape
    • Portrait Map Only
    • Landscape Map Only
  4. Select the scale to print from Scale drop-down list. The drop down lists the current scale (as it would appear if the current visible map is fitted into the print template) and also a number of other scales. You can also type in a specific scale of your choice. The range of available scales is chosen based on the current zoom level to ensure that the print appears at a good resolution. If the scale you want is not in range then try zooming in or out and then printing.
  5. Click on the Preview button to see the PDF print preview of Map.
  6. Click Print and select the printing options that you want in the print preferences dialog. The print preferences dialog will differ based on your specific printer and PDF viewer.
    Note: When After previewing the print PDF and before printing please ensure that you uncheck any Fit to Page options in the print preferences dialog. Sometimes these options are show when clicking the properties button on the dialog. For more information, refer Print to scale.
  7. Click on the Preview button to see the print preview of Map.
  8. Select the printing options that you want, and then click Print.