How to create a Graticule

The generation of graticule allows the user to define graticule for geographic reference, in planes coordinates, represented by continuous lines, or geographic coordinates, represented by small crosses.

The graticule generation can be accessed on the main menu at Edit- Graticule ... The dialog box Graticule Definition is shown to the user,when he selectsthis option.

NOTE: When this option is active, any other edition option will be closed.

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See also:

How to Handle Map Elements
Line Editor

Using SCARTA module


Geographic Graticule

Defining a graticule in geographic coordinates:

  • click on Edit on the main menu and select Graticule ...
  • On the menu Graticule coordinates: select the option Geographic. It is possible to select both at the same time (see below);
  • in Define Coordinates: select the option Geographic;
  • on the text boxes Longitude: and Latitude: define the initial values for the graticule, preferably a point inside the project bounding box. If you wish you can keep the suggested values - the graticule will only be presented if the limits are correctly defined, containing a reference point and involving the project;
  • in |dx|, |dy|: define a spacing between the lines, in degrees, minutes and seconds. For example:

Longitude: o 45 00 |dx|: o 1 0 0

Latitude: s 30 00 |dy|: s 1 0 0

  • click on Apply. If the values are correct, the graticule will be presented.

The figure below shows an example of a geographic graticule:

See also:

Characteristics of a graticule in geographic coordinates.

Using SCARTA module


Plane Graticule

Defining a graticule in planes coordinates:

  • click on Edit on the main menu and select Graticule ... ;
  • in Graticule Coordinates: select the option Planes.
  • in Define Coordinates: select the option Planes;
  • on the text boxes X: and Y: define the reference values of the graticule. Use an internal point to the project bounding box.
  • in |dx|, |dy|: define the spacing between the lines, presented on meters. For example:

X: 250 000 |dx|: 50 000

Y: 7 500 000 |dy|: 50 000

  • click on Apply. If the values are correct, the graticule will be presented.

The figure below shows an example of a plane graticule presented in continuous lines and numbers.

Check how to define or change the characteristics of a graticule in planes coordinates.