Alternate Coordinate Setup

Sets the system code and template parameters for the alternate coordinate system. This information is stored in the registry for future sessions.

Keyboard Command: PrjAltSys

In addition to selecting the alternate system, there are two fields to control how labels appear. The first is for spherical systems like lat/long, the second is for state plane systems. In the event you wish to return to the installation defaults, click the Reset button.

Notes:

• The default <Y><X> fields return Lat/Lon values in DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds). If you wish to label with DD (Decimal Degrees), change the fields to <YD><XD>.
• You can include lat/long values in the planar template to display alternate coordinates of a named system along with lat/long. Below are examples of a couple scenarios using DD & DMS.
  • <XDD,4> Longitude in degree decimal to 4 decimals.
  • <YDD,4> Latitude in degree decimal to 4 decimals.
  • <XDMS,2> Longitude in degree minutes seconds to 2 decimals.
  • <YDMS,2> Latitude in degree minutes seconds to 2 decimals.