mapsf-deprecated: Deprecated functions in mapsf

In mapsf: Thematic Cartography

Deprecated functions in mapsf

Description

These functions and features still work but will be removed in the next major version of the package, which is scheduled in January 2027.

mf_map sub-functions

Instead of using the following deprecated functions, one can use mf_map with the corresponding type:

• mf_base() => base

• mf_choro() => choro

• mf_prop() => prop

• mf_typo() => typo

• mf_symb() => symb

• mf_grad() => grad

• mf_prop_typo() => prop_typo

• mf_prop_choro() => prop_choro

• mf_symb_choro() => symb_choro

mf_init

mf_init is deprecated. It is possible to use mf_map instead (mf_map(x, type = "base", col = NA, border = NA).

It is also possible to use the extent argument of mf_map.

mf_export

mf_export is deprecated, use mf_png or mf_svg instead.

mf_annotation

mf_annotation is deprecated, use mf_text instead.

Double legends

The use of separated legends for map types prop_choro, prop_typo and symb_choro is deprecated. Use leg_pos = NA and mf_legend if separated legends are needed.

Theming system

In mf_theme, the following themes are deprecated: "default", "brutal", "ink", "dark", "agolalight", "candy", "darkula", "iceberg", "green", "nevermind", "jsk" and "barcelona".
The following arguments are also deprecated: "bg", "fg", "tab", "pos", "inner", "line", "cex" and "font".

Although the map theming system has been radically changed in version 1.0.0 of the package, you can still use the old themes by referencing them by name. If you need to use the pre v1.0.0 default theme, set x to "default".
If an old theme is set, only deprecated arguments are used and others are ignored.
If current and deprecated arguments are mixed, only deprecated arguments are used and others are ignored.
All references and usages of the old theming system will be removed in the next major version.

mapsf documentation built on Oct. 9, 2026, 5:07 p.m.