Creating a Graticule

Use the Graticule tool to place a reference grid object over the drawing. Unlike a grid that is based on X and Y coordinates, the graticule lines are based on longitude and latitude lines that are inferred from the layer projection.

To create a graticule:

1. Click the tool and mode; if Arc Vertex mode is selected, specify the Fillet Radius.

2. Click Preferences.

The Graticule Properties dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter	Description
Latitude
Major Lines Interval	Sets the distance (in degrees) between the major latitude lines
Minor Line Spacing	Sets the number of minor lines to draw between the major latitude lines
Longitude
Major Lines Interval	Sets the distance (in degrees) between the major longitude lines
Minor Line Spacing	Sets the number of minor lines to draw between the major longitude lines
Label
Label Major Lines	Places a label on each major latitude and longitude line
Label Minor Lines	Places a label on each minor latitude and longitude line
Label Style	Specifies whether the degrees on the labels are in decimal or degrees/minutes format
Attributes	Specifies the pen color and line style for the major and minor lines

3. Click the drawing to create the polyline boundary in the approximate location of the latitude and longitude lines you specified. Make the polyline larger than the graticule will be, so the graticule will not be cut by the polyline. When you complete the polyline, a graticule object is created over the specified location.

The software automatically calculates the minimum and maximum values for the latitude and longitude using the geometry and location of the defined polyline. These values can be edited later from the Object Info palette.

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Entering Georeferencing Information for a Design Layer

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