Coordinates and length parameters

Unit

This is where you set the unit with which the file being converted (the source file) was created (when importing) or with which the exported file (the destination file) is to be further edited (when exporting). You should discuss this with your data exchange partner.

Note: In some systems, the unit in which lengths and coordinates are saved is predefined and must therefore not be altered here. If you want to adjust coordinates and lengths, use the Resizing factor option.

Layout scale

For the scale, set the desired destination scale to be used when editing the drawing. This setting controls the extents of points, text, symbols, line types and patterns.

Note: This parameter can only be set manually with certain source and destination systems.

Resizing factor

You can use this to enlarge (>1) or reduce (<1) coordinates and length values in the data being converted. This parameter is always available (in contrast to the two parameters above).

Additional offset

This is where you can move the data by a value you specify. Please note that this changes the coordinates themselves. Use this option only when you do not need to export the data again.

Note: The offset specified in the Project Settings is not taken into account. You can specify the offset value manually. Use a positive value for exporting data and a negative value for (re)importing data.

Adjust center of gravity to (for import only)

Off: the file is not changed.

Offset: automatically sets an offset in the project properties. Consequently, the origin of the file (= center of the min-max-box) is set to the origin of the coordinate system. This option is not available when you have already specified an offset.

Origin: moves the center of the file to the origin of the coordinate system. As opposed to the previous option, the coordinates themselves are changed. Use this option only when you do not have to export the data again.