Editing PSC Map Pads (section)

==1. Drawing Maps==
The goal of the front map ''(LMP/XLMP only)'' is an overview – it will give someone an idea of which one they want to go to. The small maps need to get them there. If you are showing a road that is random off the side, that doesn’t at least connect to a road that connects – it's not helping.
====Drawing PSC Maps====
Template for Illustrator document is here: data/CREATIVE/QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 MAP TEMPLATES/PSC MAP Template3.0.eps
#''When drawing PSC maps for a LMP only: If you still have the multi location live screen available, zoom into each location to the appropriate size and take a screen grab, going from A, B, C, etc.'' <br>'''OR''' Plot each one and take the screen grab
#Zoom in or out according to what will look comfortable in the space while giving the reader enough info to actually get there. Not too much detail – it’s a balance
#Save each screen shot into the art folder for the job ''(New maps only)'' 
#Once maps are drawn, they should follow this naming convention: City/NicknameStateAbbrev_StreetName3.0.eps (e.g.:DentonTX_SMayhill3.0.eps)
=====Things to Remember=====
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* Be mindful to check all pickup maps for accuracy of symbols, road name abbreviations (N., N.W., Rd. Ave. Blvd. etc) 
* If a street is showing on a map it has to be labeled
* '''Interstate highways only''' receive the highway line point treatment. State and US roads remain a single 1pt black line
* Also check that the Quest Diagnostics words are always left aligned. If you open a map and notice they are right aligned, please open the map and revise
* All road names should be using the 7.5 pt size unless the space is extremely tight, then the smaller size can be used
* Make sure to delete the old green PMS from the map layout to ensure job stays 2C

====Drawing Large Area Maps====
Template for Illustrator document is here:  data/CREATIVE/QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 MAP TEMPLATES/PSC LMP AREA Template3.0.eps
#Copy and paste each address into google maps '''in the order that the PSCs are going to appear in layout''' (ie, alphabetical, not necessarily the order they supply them)
#Zoom in or out as you think will look correct in the space. Take a screen shot
#Drop the map portion of this into the inD doc. Show it to the AE and let them know this is where the layout is going. Save this screen shot as pdf on seeker, and as jpg in your folder. ''This is a way to confirm placement before customizing the map. If they want you to zoom in or out from what you were thinking, you haven’t started the actual artwork yet''
#Pickup template for state maps here: data/CREATIVE/QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/PSC LOCATION MAPS/50 STATE MAPS ''Delete all except the following layers from illustrator doc: 1-9, 13, 16-18, 41''
#In order to keep each styled element intact and on separate layers, I like to grab the layers from the LMP template (data/CREATIVE/QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 PSC LOCATION MAPS/3.0 MAP TEMPLATES/PSC LMP AREA Template3.0.eps) on a new layer and lock it. Now we have all elements on separate layers
#Now, drop the approved screenshot in the same zoom percentage as the approved InDesign crop on a separate layer. Use this as a reference point for scale. Be sure to keep the screenshot within the template guides to ensure that all areas that need to be showing are not being cut off
#Now enlarge the art layers to match the scale of your screenshot
#Begin customizing the roads, road symbols and counties easily by locking all layers except the one you need to change. Do a select all and customize that layer. Repeat until all layers are in the approved QD styles
#Once the map is done, save the map into the respective job’s Art folder. They should follow this naming convention: job#_area name.eps (e.g.:35555_Austin.eps)
=====Things to Remember=====
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* FYI screenshots may not always match the vector state art exactly but are used as ''reference''. Once you begin customization the screenshot may be turned off
* Typically we only show Interstate and US roads. If the map is very bare, we can sometimes show State roads too 
* Remember to turn on the cap and rounded corners on all roads to ensure that the roads do not show any gaps
* If you need to double check by zooming in or out on a location you can go back to google to make sure things are close to where they should be
* List the city name next to the marker in proper font style. If there are more than 1 in the city, place the name once between/around the location numbers
* Pickup styles only as shown on the ''Details'' of the LMP Area template. Do not make up styles. If you come across something you are unsure of, '''ask'''
* Make sure to delete the old green PMS from the map layout to ensure job stays 2C