Format Coordinate Text

Description

Edit the format for the coordinate properties in a combined text style.
Access

Manage / Configuration / Text / Styles / Combined / Insert a new item or Edit selected item / General / Browse
Controls
Control Description
Unit Select the linear unit.
Format Specify the parameters to insert in the text object using the following notation:
  • Type ❴0❵ to insert the easting, northing or height. (Required)
  • Type ❴1❵ to insert the units. (Optional)
Note:
  • Text parameters are inserted in the order specified.
  • Units displayed in the text object are the units defined for the text style. These units can be different to the project units.
  • You can insert additional text to be displayed with the linked text objects.
Reversed Reverse the sign of the value.
Display signed values Do one of the following:
  • Select the checkbox to include the positive sign with the created text when appropriate.
  • Clear the checkbox to include negative signs only.
Notes
  • Use the coordinate format to create linked text objects that display the easting, northing or height of points or vertices.
  • Reversed can be used in hydrographic projects to display depths as positive values.
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