SetPaperUnits()
Summary
Sets the current paper measurement unit.
Syntax
SetPaperUnits(string unit_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| unit_name | The measurement unit (in the plural format) |
Notes
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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)
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Valid units include Inches, Centimeters, and other units whose names can be obtained with GetPaperUnitNames().
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Use SetPaperUnits() to change the system from English units to metric units.
Example
SetPaperUnits("Inches")Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The measurement unit is not recognized |
See Also
| 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 |