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Sets the current paper measurement unit.
SetPaperUnits(string unit_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| unit_name | The measurement unit (in the plural format) |
Paper units control the display of measurements in a layout window and the ratio scale of the map window displayed in the status bar (e.g. miles per inch)
Valid units include Inches, Centimeters, and other units whose names can be obtained with GetPaperUnitNames().
Use SetPaperUnits() to change the system from English units to metric units.
SetPaperUnits("Inches")
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The measurement unit is not recognized |
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetPaperUnits() | Gets the current paper measurement unit |
| GetPaperUnitNames() | Gets a list of the available paper measurement units |
| SetMapUnits() | Sets the current map measurement unit |
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