.. _plugins-mapprojections: mapprojections ============== Maps in |scname| and gempa modules are shown using the rectangular (default) or the mercator projection. The *mapprojections* plugin provides additional map projections. They include: * **Spherical** projection for an almost undistorted view even in the polar regions. .. figure:: /base/media/mapprojections_scmv_spherical.png :width: 50% :align: center * **Kavrayskiy** projection for a balanced view near the equator and in the polar regions. .. figure:: /base/media/mapprojections_scmv_kavrayskiy.png :width: 50% :align: center Setup ----- #. Add the plugin to the global configuration: .. code-block:: properties plugins = ${plugins}, mapprojections #. Set the optional map properties the global configuration in :confval:`scheme.map.*`. Application ----------- When set up, the map projection type can be changed interactively on maps. Click the right mouse button. The projections are available in the Projection menu.