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02/13/2010 07:14:06 PM · #1 Post actions
So I have map that is tiny, it is in PDF, I can make it totally huge, but can only get it to print tiny.
Is there a way to make this tiny map a huge print, it can be over a lot of pages, i dont mind but I have no idea how to do this. Does anyone know???
And of course, thank you
02/13/2010 07:23:12 PM · #2 Post actions
A couple of possible choices ...
1. In Print Setup, set the print size to 400% (or whatever) ...
2. Open the PDF in Photoshop and resample it up to a larger size ...
It might make a difference in what print options you have available if you have the full version of Acrobat or only the Reader.
02/13/2010 07:51:43 PM · #3 Post actions
Yes I only have Reader and I can not get it to open in PS!
and for some reason it wont let me enlarge it in the printer set up.
02/13/2010 07:55:22 PM · #4 Post actions
02/13/2010 08:22:07 PM · #5 Post actions
downloading it now! will let you know how it works
02/13/2010 08:30:26 PM · #6 Post actions
nope that didn't work, I will keep on pluggin away, thank you both though
02/13/2010 08:33:26 PM · #7 Post actions
Originally posted by JulietNN:
nope that didn't work, I will keep on pluggin away, thank you both though
Do this:
- Open the PDF file
- View it full screen
- Zoom in until the map just about fills the screen
- hold the ALT key and hit the PrtScn (print screen) key to copy the contents of the Adobe Reader window only to clipboard
- Paste the result into your editing program, crop it as desired and save it as a JPEGMessage edited by author 2010-02-13 20:33:54.
02/13/2010 08:43:47 PM · #8 Post actions
Yep looks like I will have to go with that Kirbic.
Thanks guys =)
02/13/2010 08:46:21 PM · #9 Post actions
Originally posted by JulietNN:
Yep looks like I will have to go with that Kirbic.
Thanks guys =)
When all else fails, the "crude but effective" approach is sometimes the only path left!
02/13/2010 09:54:10 PM · #10 Post actions
Try this pierce of software, I added it to the freebie software big list the other day.Easy poster printer
02/13/2010 10:17:54 PM · #11 Post actions
I have done it! Granted it is now 2 feet long and 3 feet tall, but I did do it.
Now I just have to figure out how the heck paper map is going to hold up in a speedboat with photodave driving. roflmao (yeah we are so going to die!)