DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2009, User Manual

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Customizing the Map and Tab Display
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Setting Units of Measure Preferences
You can change the units of measure used to represent how coordinate formats,
distance, datum, and bearing listings display. Changing these preferences affects
how units of measure display in several areas of the program: such as on the map
and in the Control Panel.
As you change your unit of measure preferences, a description of each choice
displays in the information box (in the center of the Options dialog box) immediately
after you select it.
To Change the Coordinate Preferences
Changing the coordinate preferences affects the:
• Coordinates display on the Control Panel.
• Coordinate MapNotes.
• Grid label display, if Grids are selected in Map Features.
• Any other place where coordinates display or print.
Use the following steps to change how coordinate measurement units display.
1. Click the Options button on the toolbar.
OR
Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then,
click Options to open the dialog box.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Select the coordinate display format from the Coordinates drop-down list.
• Degrees
• Degrees, Minutes
• Deg, Min, Sec
• USNG (United States National Grid) Street Atlas USA® Plus only
4. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box.
OR
Click Apply to commit the change and keep working in the Options dialog
box.
Note The Datum displayed is automatically adjusted when your change your
coordinate preference.
To Change the Distance Preferences
Distance preferences affect how distance and areas display throughout the program.
Use the following steps to change the measurement units for distance and area.
1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then click Options.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Select the measurement from the Measurements drop-down list.
• Statute Miles (statute feet are used for small distances)
• Kilometers (meters are used for small distances)