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custon legend in arcmp 9.3

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01-06-2015 12:10 PM
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LiviuManolache
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I want to create a legend like in the image attached.

The values in the first column (Molid;Brad;..etc) and in the first row (1-40; 41-80,>80) are values in two separate attributes fields of the same polygon shape.

How can I customize legend style to obtain a legend like the picture?

I tried, in shape's symbology, to create symbols using Categories-Unique values, many fields, but it is this far that I could imagine.

Thanks in advance for your attention.

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ChrisDonohue__GISP
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I'm not sure if it can be done in ArcMap 9.3, but as a workaround, you could create the legend in an image program or Excel, and then import it into ArcMap.

For example, one way I've done this is to save the ArcMap map as a jpg, then use Photoshop to cut up the gradient rectangles for each portion of the legend.  Then combine them all in Photoshop, add text and borders, and save as a jpg.  Import the jpg into ArcMap and place it with the other legend items.  Tedious, but do-able.

If you didn't need the gradient effect, it could quickly be built in Excel, then "Copy as picture" (not the regular Copy or the background guide lines may transfer across), then Paste into ArcMap.

Chris Donohue, GISP

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