North Arrow

The North Arrow tool indicates the drawing orientation; several different styles can be selected. The deviation from true magnetic north can be displayed on some of the configurations. If the design layer is georeferenced, the object is rotated to point in the proper direction.

To place a north arrow object:

1. Click the North Arrow tool from the Dims/Notes tool set.

2. Click on the drawing at the desired location to place a north arrow object.

3. Click again to set the rotation.

If this is the first time the object is inserted in this session, the Object Properties dialog box opens. These parameters apply to subsequent placements of the object and can be changed in the Object Info palette. Click OK.

North arrow objects maintain a constant size regardless of the drawing scale.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

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Using Notation Objects

Parameter	Description
2D Scale Factor	Specifies the marker size; increase the scale value to obtain a larger marker
Config	Select the arrow style from the list
Arrow Graphics	Select an arrow style from the list; arrow styles include filled and unfilled versions
Show MN Declination	Select to add the deviation from true magnetic north for some styles
Declin Deg Offset	Specifies the degree of offset from true north

North Arrow

Parameter

Description