Hand Drawn Symbol Scale

Bill · October 2016

I have read the TouM regarding raster scale and I believe I am comfortable with the method there, my real question is for hand drawn symbols that will be scanned in, what would a decent physical size be for a 200*200 image at scale 1. I.e 10 miles in overland.

I realize its all relevant an many physical scales can be adjusted and scanned ppi is a factor etc, I am just looking for a decent average. 2" square ? 1" ? And at what ppi scan setting.

Any help would be appreciated,
Bill

Monsen · October 2016

Since it is easier to reduce something than enlarge it, I recommend drawing as big as possible. The bigger the better, as this gives you more room to work with when editing it digitally afterwards and prepare it for symbol use.

To create an image 200x200 you only technically need a third of an inch square with a 600 dpi scanner, but you'll probably want the "source" image to be much larger than the VH image in CC3.

Bill · October 2016

Thanks Remy. I figured as much but I wasn't sure if someone had a best average workflow.

Bill

Loopysue · October 2016

Are you doing your very own style?

I'd love to see it

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