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Currently in Manifold 9 labels from different layers will overlap each other. There isn't any internal process in the software to prevent it. I've tried writing SQL to merge labels from all the layers that need labeling into one label layer. That stops the overlap but then you lose any control over prioritizing what labels get displayed when they conflict. Manual movement of labels by modifying its geometry works, but only if your never going to change the map extent (not a likely scenario) since the change persists. Are there any other work arounds? It's a shame because 9 could be really useful for map making not just processing GIS data. Seems like labels are the last big roadblock. I understand its a challenge for Manifold to fix overlapping labels because of the multi-threaded nature of the software's rendering. Perhaps they aren't getting many requests to fix it either. That could be because folks aren't using it much for map making, but with the recent addition of other label controls, north arrows, scale bars, and graticules it is a more practical solution. Also, it will need to be fixed before web mapping is viable otherwise it will create embarrassing results. Send in your votes. :-)
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