I asked this before, and the only answer I got was "an insert", which I do not think is correct!.
Ex!. There are two of these magnifications in the upper left side of this map: http://www!.gracegalleries!.com/images/NJ/!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
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Position:Home>Visual Arts> When a section of a map (that's difficult to see) is magnified, what is theQuestion: When a section of a map (that's difficult to see) is magnified, what is the magnification called!? I asked this before, and the only answer I got was "an insert", which I do not think is correct!.
Ex!. There are two of these magnifications in the upper left side of this map: http://www!.gracegalleries!.com/images/NJ/!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The first answer was close but no cigar!.!.!. it's called an "inset" not an "insert!." Definition of inset: "A map within a map, either at a smaller scale to show relative location, or a larger scale to show detail!."Www@QuestionHome@Com I've heard it called a "blowup insert!." It didn't sound properly technical but it was clear what was meant!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |