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GSC ArcInfo Symbolsets

The suite of GSC ArcInfo Symbolsets consists of line, marker (point), shade (area) and text symbols appearing on geological maps produced by the Cartography section since 1995. The complete suite contains installation instructions, all necessary symbolset and supporting files, including IGL, PostScript and TrueType fonts. The symbolsets are compatible with ArcInfo workstation 8.0.1 or greater.

Search markers (points) in the GSC ArcInfo symbols table

The Search the marker (point) symbols table page is being revamped for the new site. You can view the basic GSC ArcInfo symbols table until the search page is ready.

The table is also available in PDF Format [PDF, 1.4 Mb, viewer].

GSC ArcInfo symbolsets files
GSC ArcInfo Symbolsets

Download the complete GSC ArcInfo Symbolsets (ZIP file) to a temporary folder and follow the installation instructions in this readme [DOC, 326.7 kb] file also included in the ZIP file. This file includes the separate GSC TrueType symbols available below.

GSC TrueType Symbols

Download the GSC TrueType symbols only (ZIP file).


ArcGIS style files of the old and new GSC ArcInfo shadesets
GSC ArcInfo Shadesets ArcGIS Styles

Download the ArcGIS style files, created and kindly supplied by D. Viljoen, of our old and new GSC ArcInfo Shadesets. Follow the installation instructions in this readme [DOC, 315.9 kb] file also included in the ZIP file.

Documentation

Please view the Knowledge Base for reference documentation.


2006-07-17Important notices