Overview of Geographic Location

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Overview of Geographic Location

 

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Overview of Geographic Location

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To import the current location from Google Earth

1. Click Render tabSun & Location panelSet Location. At the Command prompt, enter geographiclocation
2. Click Import the current location from Google Earth.

   The Import from Google Earth task dialog box is displayed.

3. Click Continue.
4. Click or enter a point / value for the location in the World Coordinate System (WCS) X, Y, Z format.
5. Click to specify the north direction.

   The geographic marker is created at the specified point on the drawing.

   NoteThe geographic marker displays differently in 2D and 3D views.