Import a Coordinate System (WKT)

Description

Import a Coordinate System in the Open Geospatial Consortium's Well Known Text (WKT) format.

Access

Manage / Configuration / Manage coordinate systems Coordinate Systems Menu Arrow / Import

Notes
  • The imported WKT file must contain a coordinate system name, projection type and parameters which define the projection and ellipsoid.
  • You can edit an imported coordinate system.
  • Importing a new coordinate system does not alter the coordinate system set for the project.
  • An import report is displayed in the work area if a warning or error is encountered. To always display the report, see General Options.
Possible Errors
Error Description
The parameter '%1' differs by '%1' (outside tolerance). A coordinate system, projection or ellipsoid already exists with the same name however at least one parameter varies from the existing values.
The file '%1' is invalid or not of a supported type. The file is missing required parameters.

A '%1' in an error message indicates that a value will be inserted by the application at runtime.

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