tmap (version 0.6)

tmap-element: tmap element

Description

Building block to draw thematic maps.

Details

The only fundamental, and hence required element is

• tm_shapethat specifies the shape object, and also controls the projection and bounding box

The elements that serve as drawing layers are

• tm_bordersto draw polygon borders
• tm_fillto color the polygons
• tm_bubblesto draw bubbles
• tm_linesto draw lines

The layers can be stacked by simply adding them with the + symbol. The combination of the elements described above form one group. Multiple groups can be stacked. Each group should start with tm_shape. The layout elements are

• tm_layoutto change the appearance of the map, for instance titles and legend positions. Predefined themes for the example shape files aretm_layout_World,tm_layout_Europe, andtm_layout_NLD.
• tm_facetsthat specifies how small multiples are created, i.e. how many rows and colums, and whether the statistical data variables have free scales or not.
• tm_gridthat specifies grid lines