jamizzal 0 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Hey guys, I am trying to create a new primary scenario for both parties however, I am having a difficult time figuring out how to create a map for my scenario. I want to include Iowa, NH, VA, and CO on the map. Any ideas on how I can do this are greatly appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hey guys, I am trying to create a new primary scenario for both parties however, I am having a difficult time figuring out how to create a map for my scenario. I want to include Iowa, NH, VA, and CO on the map. Any ideas on how I can do this are greatly appreciated. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have one with Iowa, NH, and SC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CapA2040 1 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Hey guys, I am trying to create a new primary scenario for both parties however, I am having a difficult time figuring out how to create a map for my scenario. I want to include Iowa, NH, VA, and CO on the map. Any ideas on how I can do this are greatly appreciated. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All you need to do is draw out the states on the default background using a PURE BLACK LINE (otherwise, it won't work at all) and divide them up by their Congressional Districts. Then, pick any point within the district, create a new area in the "region_variables" file for it, and input the coordinates. That gets the map set up. In the "electorate_trends" file, you'll need to add the sum of the new regions to the "number of regions" field. Then, in the same file, you'll need to add the region in following the guidelines given in the file. If you plan to use regionalism, you'll also need to create a new area in the "regional_centers" file. Feel good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamizzal 0 Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 All you need to do is draw out the states on the default background using a PURE BLACK LINE (otherwise, it won't work at all) and divide them up by their Congressional Districts. Then, pick any point within the district, create a new area in the "region_variables" file for it, and input the coordinates. That gets the map set up.In the "electorate_trends" file, you'll need to add the sum of the new regions to the "number of regions" field. Then, in the same file, you'll need to add the region in following the guidelines given in the file. If you plan to use regionalism, you'll also need to create a new area in the "regional_centers" file. Feel good? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CapA2040 1 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No problem. I've only made one map myself, so we're kind of in the same boat. If you need anything else, lemme know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaskGuy 16 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 You know, I'm kinda handy with maps, if you would like some work done on it. I can even find the coordinates for the regionable_variables while I'm at it so that the areas match up. If you want, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mokbubble2 0 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 the coordinates part is what Im worried about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamizzal 0 Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 You know, I'm kinda handy with maps, if you would like some work done on it. I can even find the coordinates for the regionable_variables while I'm at it so that the areas match up. If you want, of course. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you could do that, that would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaskGuy 16 Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Okay, I have the map made, but I would like to know how you want the congressional districts named. I could have 'Iowa District 1', or name the district after some counties in the district (Cedar-Muscatine). Which would you rather have? Personally, I like the 'Iowa District 1' style, but it's up to you. Also, for the abbreviation on the map, I think it would be best to have the number for the district instead of the full name because some of the districts are pretty small. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamizzal 0 Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Okay, I have the map made, but I would like to know how you want the congressional districts named. I could have 'Iowa District 1', or name the district after some counties in the district (Cedar-Muscatine). Which would you rather have? Personally, I like the 'Iowa District 1' style, but it's up to you. Also, for the abbreviation on the map, I think it would be best to have the number for the district instead of the full name because some of the districts are pretty small. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yea I agree, with you I'd prefer the numbers as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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