Large relative chart in pdf format

[James Hughey]

I am looking for how to create a large relative chart in pdf format to share with family members that don’t have Reunion. The relative chart created when attempting to save as a graphic file gives me the error “The maximum graphic file dimensions are 455 x 455 inches”. Changing page setup doesn’t seem to help.
Opening in preview does create a pdf file, however, when saved or exported, the result is ‘truncated’ upon reopening. What’s the best way to do this?

[Deb]

There are several ways to reduce the size of large charts. To find a listing of all suggested methods, search the Reunion manual for "reduce chart size."

Here are a few of those suggestions...

1. Reduce the size of the text in the boxes by selecting all boxes. (I.e., choose Object > Select > All Boxes.) Then, select a different font size using the buttons in the Text section of the tool panel on the left.

2. Change the orientation of the chart by choosing Tree > Orientation and selecting a different orientation in the window that opens. (The orientations available will change depending on the chart being opened.)

3. Reduce the amount of vertical and/or horizontal spacing between boxes in the Tree > Space Between Boxes menu.

I hope something mentioned here (or in the manual) is helpful for you

[James Hughey]

Thanks Deb...I’ll try these suggestions and take a look at the manual section that you mention.