Projections Find System

Helps determine a drawings coordinate system by finding those bounding a selected point.

After results grid is populated, this tool can create a KML file (opened in Google Earth) containing labeled placemarks of the coordinate in the resulting systems. This allows the user to zoom/pan to the known location on the planet and determine the appropriate system.

Keyboard Command: PrjFndSys

Procedure:

1. Open the drawing you wish to determine the system of.
2. Initiate the tool using the menu, ribbon, or command above.
3. Enter the coordinates to find or use the adjacent pick buttons.
4. Optionally filter the names found with condition like UTM*.
5. Click the Gear button to begin searching for results, wait for completion.
6. Optionally click the Globe button, creating a KML file to search (see notes).
7. Review the systems found. If a system qualifies, select the row and click the ✔ button.

Notes:

• The KML file option can be very useful. Assuming your drawing was on a proper coordinate system, zooming and panning to the known location in Google Earth can allow you to quickly locate the proper system visually!