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The view extents can also be edited by selecting Edit > View Extents. This will display the View Extents form.

 

 

The following can be edited on this tab:

 

Display Units: These are the local units of the project. This field can not be edited.

 

 

Easting & Northing

 

Easting: This is the minimum horizontal extent of the view in local units. The Round button will round this number.

 

Northing: This is the minimum vertical extent of the view in local units. The Round button will round this number.

 

East Extent: This is the horizontal extent of the view in local units. The Round button will round this number.

 

North Extent: This is the vertical extent of the view in local units. This is calculated by the program so that the aspect ratio of the map is maintained.

 

 

Grid Interval

 

Horizontal: This is the horizontal grid interval for the view.

 

Vertical: This is the vertical grid interval for the view.

 

Estimate: Click this button to estimate the horizontal and vertical stepping.

 

 

Best Fit: Click this button to round all the extents and estimate the grid stepping.