Define the Geographic Location for a DWG File

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Define the Geographic Location for a DWG File

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To import a drawing with an external coordinate system defined

1. Click Render tabSun & Location panelSet Location. At the Command prompt, enter geographiclocation
2. Click one of the following options:
   • Leave Existing Coordinate System —AutoCAD does not convert the external coordinate system to the LL84 coordinate system.
   • Convert to AutoCAD and then edit — Converts the coordinate system to theLL84 system and then displays the Location Already Exists task dialog box.
3. Edit the geographic location using the options presented.