Map scale within map series

Question

Hello, I'm trying to batch multiple maps at the same time using Map Series. The only issue I'm having is my map scale. I want the map to give exact scales to the nearest inch=200' 300', 400', 500', 600' etc (nearest 100') and zoomed in as much as possible to show the entire unit. I realize I could just set it at the smallest scale to account for the largest polygon, but I hate to set them all to inch=600, even for polygons that are only 10 acres and could be further zoomed in.

Jesse Wickizer · Answer

With 1200 inches in 100 feet, the scales you're looking for (1 inch = 100 feet, 1 inch = 200 feet, 1 inch = 300 feet, etc) are 1:1200, 1:2400, 1:3600, etc.

Therefore you can use Best Fit Extent with a Margin size of about 5% or 10%, then Round scale to nearest 1200 to get the map scales you're looking for.

EmilyConklin · Answer

Hello Brendan, I'm toyed with the best fit extent but have had no luck. I did margin size 50, US Feet, round scale 100 but every time I played with this and changing the margin and round to the nearest scale part, I kept getting maps in odd scales, ei: inch 333, inch 546....but couldn't get exact inch 100, 200 etc. If you know more about how to get that exactly, I'd sure love to know. Thanks for reaching out!

Bnewell · Answer

Hi @EmilyConklin within Map Series there is a settings to do exactly this 😊

If you open the Map Series Properties you will see there is a map extent drop down and you can choose "Best Fit Extent". here you can also define round scale to the nearest, hope this helps 🙂

Thanks,

Brendan