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 enter the location values manually

1. Click Render tabSun & Location panelSet Location. At the Command prompt, enter geographiclocation
2. Click Enter the Location Values.
3. (Optional) Select the latitude and longitude format.

   You can enter the latitude, longitude, and time zone values manually, or click the Use Map button (steps 4 through 8) to select the values visually.

4. (Optional) Click Use Map.
5. In the Region drop-down list, select the applicable region.
6. In the Nearest City drop-down list, select the nearest city that represents the time zone. Click OK.
   NoteThe Time Zone value is updated automatically based on the Nearest City selected.
7. Click Accept Updated Time Zone, if correct. To select a different time zone, click Return to the Previous Dialog Box.
   NoteThe latitude, longitude, direction, and time zone values are automatically populated based on the values selected in the location picker dialog box.
8. Click Pick Point to specify the X, Y, and Z coordinates. Values can also be entered at the Command prompt.
9. Use the Up or Down arrows to specify the elevation.
10. Click Pick Point, or drag the compass needle icon, to specify the angle.

    The north direction angle is calculated when you select a point with reference to the geographic location.

11. Specify the Up direction, if necessary.
12. Click OK.
    NoteThe geographic marker displays differently in 2D and 3D views.