Angular dimensions can be configured for entry in quadrant form via the Configure/Units command located in the Utilities task.
If you select one of the following options in that dialog:
- N Bearing E
- Bearing NE
- NE Bearing
then you will also have access to the Quadrant Coding check box.
If the Quadrant Coding check box is selected, then numbers are used to identify the quadrant of the angle being entered and automatically generate the required cardinal direction letters (N,E,S,W). The required number is pressed immediately prior to keying in the angle as follows.
- 1 - for a NE angle;
- 2 - for a SE angle;
- 3 - for a SW angle;
- 4 - for a NW angle
- 5 - for an NAZ (Azimuth from North)
- 6 - for a SAZ (Azimuth from South)