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Make a layout with compass, scale and map legend

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Does anyone know how to make a layout to print with a compass/north arrow, scale and map legend?

asked 13 Nov '19, 13:59

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Hi! A great tool for printing maps with a compass and a scale is MyOSMatic, which allows you to design custom OpenStreetMap maps. However, adding a legend is not possible that way, since no complete "legend" exists for OSM Carto as far as I know.

answered 13 Nov '19, 14:26

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Hi! I have tried MyOSMatic but it just says "Waiting for rendering to begin..." and I don't know how to do now. Do you know?

(13 Nov '19, 14:35) 123789

This is because currently the server is busy with rendering other peoples maps. Usually, it doesn't take long for maps to be rendered, but if there is a lot of load on the server you might experience delays.

(13 Nov '19, 14:44) wanderwütiger

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QGIS with XYZ layers allows maps to be created with map 'furniture' such as a compass rose, scale bar, legend et.c

answered 13 Nov '19, 18:47

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Source code available on GitHub .