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Sometimes, it may be necessary to assign the local coordinates to a project after the project has been created or imported. To do this select Tools > Projects > Assign Local Coordinates. The select project form below will be displayed.

 

 

Use this form to select the project and then press the Select button. The Assign Local Coordinates form below will be displayed.

 

 

The following information can be specified on this form:

 

Local Units: Select either feet or meters.

 

Reference Corner: Select the corner of the project to use as a reference. The x and y coordinates below will be assigned to this corner.

 

X Coordinate to Corner: This is the x coordinate of the reference corner.

 

Y Coordinate to Corner: This is the y coordinate of the reference corner.

 

After the Ok button is pressed the local coordinates will be assigned to the project.