TIPS & ADVICE
How to determine the size of your chart

Details of how to calculate the size of various charts are shown under the information for each programme that Acorns2oaks supports. An alternative way of calculating is to Specify that you will be printing on A4 paper and then examine the chart on the screen or in print preview.
To determine width:
Count the number of pages wide and multiple it by 8.25 (in.).
To determine height:
Count the number of pages high and multiple it by 11.69 (in.)

The paper on which your chart is printed is available in 

widths so once you have chosen your measurement, find the nearest width above.

Then divide the longest distance by 12 to calculate the number of feet in length, remember that distances and go to the Prices page where you will find price calculators for the various charts.

Is there a restriction on the fonts available 

You should generally limit the fonts in your chart to those which are installed automatically with the operating system, remember that the font size will be small (normally 10pt or less) so you need to choose one that will be clear and legible.  Please contact Acorns2oaks if you are unsure about the font that you would like to use.  

Examples of some of the Font Styles in use. The following examples like this heading in Bookman Old Style are in 10 point size. If you would like a particular style please ask.

Times New Roman                         

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green

Born : 1^st November 1872,  Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

Arial

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green, 

Born : 1^st November 1872, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

Comic Sans

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green

Born : 1^st November 1872, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

Old English

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green

Born : 1^st November 1872, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

ZapfChan Bd BT

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green

Born : 1^st November 1872, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

Mem Gill Sans

Ancestors of  Susannah Willberforce 

Malcolm James Green

Born : 1^st November 1872, Edinburgh, Scotland

Died : 3^rd February 1946, Southampton, England

 How big can my chart be

The printer accommodates paper which is , 24",33", 36" or 42" wide and up to 160 ft long. ( Occasionally the Windows operating system prevents charts over about 40 feet in length being printed as one sheet in which case it may be necessary for your chart to be printed in two or more sections which will be joined prior to dispatch) Your chart will be printed in portrait or landscape mode, whichever is appropriate, and on the smallest roll of paper on which it will fit.

As described above, one side of your chart must be 42"  or less and the other side must be 160 ft or less. Charts submitted in Postscript format are limited to 129 inches in length. If your chart exceeds any of these limits, then it will be printed on multiple sheets of paper. In that case, each sheet will be considered a separate chart for the sake of calculating price.

What is the advantage of Acorns2oaks over other printing services

Acorns2oaks is run by a Genealogist who understands your needs. In addition, I offer a postal and internet order service so those who are unhappy about giving credit card details on the internet have an option.

We offer a laminating service for charts up to 64cm (2ft) in any one direction.

Acorns2oaks supports several makes of software giving you the opportunity to format your own chart before sending it for printing.

Charts can include:

  Colored boxes, lines, and/or text
  600 DPI color and 1200 DPI black & white resolution
  Integrated black & white or full colour photographs at no extra cost
  Background images or background solid color at no extra cost
  Extra images, coats of arms, & fancy fonts at no extra cost
  Printing on heavyweight glossy paper
  Printing on  24",30", 33" or 42" wide paper
- so you don't pay for wasted paper.
  Charts up 160 feet long 

How much do charts cost

All charts are priced according to their total size in square feet, In this way, you only pay for the paper and ink that you use. Please see the order form for current prices.


Can I save money on my chart

Remember that the price of your chart is based on its size.  You may be able to reduce its size in order to reduce the costs. It is often possible to reduce the overall chart size by specifying a smaller box size, box spacing and fonts but the method of achieving this will vary according to the program.

Minimize white space. The size of the chart is defined by the contents of the file that you send. You may be able to reduce the size of the overall chart (and your cost) by minimizing white space. For instance, avoid excessive margins and spacing between boxes.

While it may be nice to have a wall chart covering 20 or 30 generations, you might consider choosing fewer generations in order to reduce the size and price of the chart. In particular, if you have a single ancestral line that far exceeds the number of generations in the rest of the chart, you may be paying for a lot of white space.

Although descendant box charts which "flow" downward from the top are very popular, a comparable chart which "flows" left to right may take up much less space because the long ends of the boxes (rather than the short ends) are adjacent to one another. Consider changing the orientation of your chart.

Non-white backgrounds (i.e. images or solid colours) sometimes result in stunning charts. But because it uses much more ink, a chart with a colour background is much more expensive. Consider changing your chart to use a white background instead and use coloured lines/boxes or occasional embedded photographs to give the chart some more visual appeal.

Quantity discounts of 50% for extra charts ordered at the same time are available so if you think that other family members may want copies of your chart, it is cheaper to buy them all at once than in separate orders.

Terms & Conditions.

Nothing in these terms or conditions affects customers Statutory Rights in English Law.

All Quotations made by Acorns2oaks will be valid for a period of two months from the date shown on the quotation unless the customer is notified in writing to the contrary.

Delivery will be made at the earliest opportunity and Acorns2oaks will endeavor to meet a maximum delivery time of 28 days, although most charts are dispatched within 7 to 14 days. If for any reason I am unable to meet that delivery time and you are unhappy with the alternative delivery period you have the right to cancel your order at no cost to yourself.

Acorns2oaks is not liable for any failings by the Postal Service.

All prices quoted include the cost of carriage and packaging surface delivery only to anywhere in the United Kingdom, Airmail or Surface delivery outside the United Kingdom will be charged extra to advertised prices.

Payment for the Goods must be made in full and received by the Acorns2oaks before any order is dispatched.

Acorns2oaks aims to ensure that customers are completely satisfied with it's products and services if you have any complaints or comments please contact me as soon as possible in order that I can try and resolve the problem.

Terms Conditions and Prices are liable to be revised from time to time and those posted on this web site at the time of order will be considered as the ones applicable to a particular order.

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