PROBLEM

Annotation labels for output images appear more pixelated when using ArcMap Server on Windows 2000

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Description

When annotation layers are present in map services published with the ArcMap image virtual server, the labels from these annotation layers may appear in bold and possess a fuzzy or pixelated outline specifically on Windows 2000.

For example:
Image #1 - Output Image from IMS on Windows 2000

Screen shot of fuzzy annotation labels
Image #2 - Output Image from IMS on Windows 2003/XP

Screen shot of clean annotation labels
This problem primarily occurs with ArcIMS installations configured on Windows 2000 platforms.

Cause

By default, the option to smooth screen fonts on Windows 2000 platforms is disabled.

Solution or Workaround

Enable the smoothing of screen fonts option.
  1. Right-click on the Windows Desktop and select Properties.
  2. Select the Effects tab
  3. Check on the option "Smooth edges of screen fonts"

Article ID:000008610

Software:
  • Legacy Products

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