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Tag Archives: Symbology

How change the appearance of a selected feature – Selection GP

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Steph

You can change the appearance of how features are highlighted when selected with the Info tool. The Info tool highlights features using GP 305. To change the appearance of GP 305, Press F9 to bring up the Symbology Editor (or Continue reading How change the appearance of a selected feature – Selection GP→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged GP305, Selection Style, Symbology

Quickmap Themes

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Steph

It is possible to create themes based on symbology for different uses. Click on Themes from the drop-down menu. The Google Theme has hollow parcels to ensure that the Images can be seen under the parcel boundaries. This should be Continue reading Quickmap Themes→

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Symbology, Themes

How To Edit Lines In Quickmap

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Webmaster

Since the release of version 8.4.7829, you can edit lines in Quickmap. To edit lines: Select the line you want to change using the info tool in Quickmap Click Tools -> Symbology -> Edit from the menu (alternatively, press F9) to Continue reading How To Edit Lines In Quickmap→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Lines, Symbology

How To Use Shadow Fonts In Quickmap

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Webmaster

As of version 8.4.7811, Quickmap supports the use of shadow fonts in labels on the map. Quickmap 8.4.7811 was officially released on 01/06/21 (but was available ahead of that time from the Software Updates… menu in Quickmap). To use shadow fonts, Continue reading How To Use Shadow Fonts In Quickmap→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Shadow Fonts, Symbology

Quickmap Symbology Numbers & GP Codes

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Webmaster

You might be wondering what the GP number is for, say parcel boundaries so you can edit the colour of parcel boundaries, for example. To find the GP code for anything in Quickmap, find an example of what you want Continue reading Quickmap Symbology Numbers & GP Codes→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged GP, Parcel Boundaries, Symbology, Symbology Editor

How To Use Your Own Symbols In Quickmap

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Webmaster

To use your own symbols in Quickmap, click Tools -> Symbology -> Edit, click on the Point Editor, and change the font to whatever you like. You can also add bitmaps and patterns to use as symbols. Please like this Continue reading How To Use Your Own Symbols In Quickmap→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Symbology

Unable To Find Imported Data (Features: Lines, Polygons & Way Points)

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Webmaster

Features such as way points are imported into the “edit layer” by default, unless you chose another layer to import into. To view all data in the edit layer you can zoom to where the data is by: Making sure Continue reading Unable To Find Imported Data (Features: Lines, Polygons & Way Points)→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Features, Importing, Symbology

A Legend For Symbols On Map

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Webmaster

Question: What do the symbols relate to on the different layers? For example the ‘points’ option displays black squares, are these buildings? Do you have a legend? Answer: You can find out more information on absolutely every feature you can Continue reading A Legend For Symbols On Map→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Symbology

QuickMap Symbology Editor

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Webmaster

The QuickMap Symbology editor is used to change the appearance of map features such as text, parcels, rivers, roads and landmarks. Changing the appearance of one feature will change all features that have the same Graphics Parameter (GP).  In this Continue reading QuickMap Symbology Editor→

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Symbology, Symbology Editor

Legal Descriptions Are Too Small To See In Rural Areas

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Webmaster

You may find that legal descriptions or other text is too small to see, especially in rural areas. To fix this, use the Symbology editor to change the font size. Please like this page:

Posted in Knowledge Base | Tagged Fonts, Legal Description, Symbology, Symbology Editor

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