Hi all -
While the frame is stuck being rectangular, you can make the objects within
the frame any shape you want. Insert the frame and set the border style to
none. Go to the map window and draw the outline of the data you want to
show (ie a circle or ellipse) in the cosmetic layer, set that area as the
clip region and discard the object. The map contents will only show within
that shape. Multiple or overlapping frames can be inserted into the layout
in the same way and are controlled using send to front/back.
Lindsay Giles
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-----Original Message-----
From: James Marlow [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 10:40 AM
To: 'David Eagle'; Mapinfo-L (E-mail)
Subject: RE: MI Frame shape
Hi Dave
You are stuck with the rectangular frame shape. However, the creative use
of
some layering of objects in the layout may get you what you want. Remember,
you _can_ control the "Z Order" of objects in the layout, so it is possible
to lay an object over the map in the frame. A little judicious work with
some of the graphical objects (circle, rectangle, line, etc.) will probably
get you the results you want.
Regards,
James
James L Marlow
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Eagle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 10:42 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: MI Frame shape
>
>
> GIS'ers,
>
> Does anyone know how to change the shape of a 'frame' in a
> layout...i.e. any other shape than a square or rectangle, preferably
> a circle?!
>
> Thanks, Dave
>
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