====== Print Map Scale Bar ======

The **Scale Bar Element Tool**, located in the [[Print Map|Print Map]] window, allows users to add a [[Scale Bars|Scale Bar]] onto their map before printing.

===== Using the Scale Bar Element Tool =====
Before you can add a Scale Bar to your page layout, you must first have a map in your layout selected so the Scale Bar element will know how to set it's unit scale. Clicking on the **Scale Bar** button will open a Scale Bar window that allows you to set up the new scale. 

**Background** - Sets an [[Area Style|Area Style]] as the background of the Scale Line

**Color** - Sets the primary color for a Scale Bar

**Alternating Color** - Sets the secondary color for a Scale Bar

**Numeric Format** - Sets number formatting type of the Scale Bar numbers

**Unit System** - Sets what type of units will be displayed on the scale

**Resize Mode** - Sets the Scale Bar to be resizable, a fixed size, or maintain aspect ratio

**Drag Mode** - Sets the Scale Bar to either be draggable, or in a fixed position