Assigning Local Coordinates

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Assigning Local Coordinates

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Sometimes, it may be necessary to assign the local coordinates to a project after the project has been created or imported. To do this select Tools > Projects > Assign Local Coordinates. The select project form below will be displayed.

 

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Use this form to select the project and then press the Select button. The Assign Local Coordinates form below will be displayed.

 

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The following information can be specified on this form:

 

Local Units: Select either feet or meters.

 

Reference Corner: Select the corner of the project to use as a reference. The x and y coordinates below will be assigned to this corner.

 

X Coordinate to Corner: This is the x coordinate of the reference corner.

 

Y Coordinate to Corner: This is the y coordinate of the reference corner.

 

After the Ok button is pressed the local coordinates will be assigned to the project.