Re: paleonet Stratigraphic column software

[Dee Ann Cooper <deeanncooper@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mario,  She is right.  Adobe Illustrator is the way to
go.  My husband and I are doing some mapping for the
USGS and that is what we are using.  Check out the
USGS website.

--- Kathleen McFadden <meikailing@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Mario,
>    
>   I'm not sure if there is a program that will
> automatically create a strat column for you.  I
> would love to see it if there is one available.  I
> create all of my strat columns using Adobe
> Illustrator - scan in the hand drawn document, and
> trace over it with swatches.  As far as I know, it's
> the main programs used, although I'm sure that there
> are other ways of doing I haven't seen.
>    
>   On a side note, USGS published a wonderful set of
> swatches several years ago in an attempt to
> standardize the symbols used for strat columns and
> maps.  It's a great resource in the sense that you
> might not have to create a swatch all together.  You
> should check it out:
> http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1999/of99-430/ 
>    
>   Hope this helps!! :)
>   Kat
> 
> Mario Cournoyer <paleovision@videotron.ca> wrote:
>   Hello all!
> 
> i am looking for a free software enabling me to
> produce stratigraphic 
> columns charts and locality maps on my Mac (OS X)...
> 
> Thx!
> 
> Mario Cournoyer
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Kathleen McFadden
> 
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