Tuesday, 24 April 2018

print composer - How to set the default values for the ScaleBar in QGIS?


I often insert scalebars (that's quite common) in my maps, but the one set by default doesn't suit me at all. Example :




  • Reference point : default is up and left i need it down and right

  • Segments are set to 2 left and 4 right, I need 2 right only

  • Style is simplebox and i need doublebox

  • ...


Do you know a way to default this ? It's a bit tedious to change it manually every time...


For additional info : I didn't find anything in Composer - Settings menu/Composer where i thought i might find those info.



Answer



Save your scalebar as a template.





Create a blank composer, add a scalebar with your relevant settings then from the menubar in your print composer, go to:


Composer > Save as Template...

The next time you're creating a map, you can use:


Composer > Add Items from Template...

which will load your scalebar with the options you saved it with.


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