Question:
Why are my color maps not being plotted out consistently the same? Recently, the colors are different from the last set plotted.
Answer:
There are numerous reasons why color maps are not plotted consistently in Roadway Design.
Some color maps require a customized Project specific design script (pen table) because of the ever changing preferences and non-standardized practices. The existence and location of this design script is not known if the request form was not filled out correctly.
The testing and migration to a new color plotter (old HP 5500 to new HP 1100).
There are three types of color maps; Public Hearing Map, Corridor Map, and Merger Meeting Map.
Color maps can either be in DGN or PDF format.
A dedicated design script (pen table) is needed for each map type and map format (six total)
A dedicated color table is used for certain type of color map.
Plotter used, Roadway or Photogrammetry.
The Hearing Map D&C Manager was not used.
Request for color plots not being filled out correctly on the request form.
The limitations of iPlot raster resolution and Adobe Acrobat PDF paper size.
To resolve some of these issues, place a Plot Control Data Cell on the lower right corner of your color map.
The design script and color table information will be stamped to the hard-copy. This information is important to us, in our ability to provide a more consistent color plot for you.
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