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Subject:        RE: MAPS-L: Scanning Old Drawings
Date:   Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:00:12 +1000
From:   Tom & Lisa Orr <[log in to unmask]>
To:     'Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum' <[log in to unmask]>

I remember seeing some years ago a scanner setup where the maps was placed
on a flat surface and some sort of track or guide was placed on the map and
the map was scanned as a series of strips which were then spliced back
together using something like Photoshop.

I would imagine this would not very fast but may be worth considering for
maps that are in poor condition.

I found this example on the net
www.ausmedia.com.au/A0-Scanner_plan_scanner.htm


Regards
Tom Orr

Orr and Associates
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Wongaling Beach
QLD 4852
Australia

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Subject: MAPS-L: Scanning Old Drawings

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Subject:        Scanning Old Drawings
Date:   Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:20:34 -0700
From:   A'Hearn, William <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>

We have many old (70+ yrs) d-size (24"x36") plans and drawings that we want
to scan.  Some are in very poor condition, and I don't think they will make
it thru the scanner (roller type).  Any recommendations on protecting the
drawing during the scanning process would be greatly appreciated.  One idea
we've talked about is buying, or creating a clear "sleeve" that we could
place the drawing in and scan.  Any thoughts?

Thanks,

-- Bill A'Hearn

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Bill A'Hearn, LSIT
GIS Analyst/Mapping Specialist
City of Glendale, CA
Mapping & GIS Services
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