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SetMapUnits()

Summary

Sets the current map measurement unit.

Syntax

SetMapUnits(string unit_name)

Argument	Contents
unit_name	The measurement unit (in the plural format)

Notes

Valid units include Miles, Kilometers, Yards, Meters, Feet, and other units whose names are obtained with GetMapUnitNames().
Use SetMapUnits() to change the system from English units to metric units.
SetMapUnits() changes the measurement unit for all open maps.

Example

SetMapUnits("Miles")

SetMapUnits("Kilometers")

Error Codes

Error Type	Meaning
Error	The measurement unit is not recognized

See Also

Function	Summary
GetAreaUnitNames()	Gets a list of the available area measurement units
GetAreaUnits()	Gets the current area measurement units
GetMapUnitNames()	Gets a list of the available map measurement units
SetMapUnits()	Gets the current map measurement units
GetPaperUnitNames()	Gets a list of the available paper measurement units
GetPaperUnits()	Gets the current paper measurement unit
SetAreaUnits()	Sets the current area measurement units
SetDisplayUnits()	Set the display names for units, to be used in drop-down lists and legends
SetPaperUnits()	Sets the current paper measurement unit

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