Contour Labels

[randybrowning]

With contours in the 3000 elevation range, I need it to show like it's in the 10's.  Example, a 3012 contour needs to read 12.  Any easy edits to the label style? 

[troma]

Create an expression to subtract 3000 from your elevation.  Then use the expression value in the label.

If you want to get more fancy, you can set it up to always show in the tens, no matter what elevation range you are in.  That takes a little thinking the expression.

[randybrowning]

Can you give me a little more info on creating an expression within the style?

[troma · Accepted solution]

[randybrowning]

Thanks, it worked like a charm.  Never used expressions before.

[troma]

You're welcome.  And that reminds me, I see this is your first conversation here, so I should have said Welcome to the board!

You can do a lot more in there too, expressions can get very deep.  I use one on feature lines that will display the elevation in the tens no mater what the actual elevation is.  Could be in the hundreds, thousands etc.

Please use the 'Accept as solution' button on the post that answered your question so that others can also quickly find answers.  Thanks!

[randybrowning]

I normally figure things out myself, but the expression thing is new to me.  I've seen it but never bothered to learn about it.

[jodor]

I had the same question as this post and am also new to expressions. I think I have the expression written correctly, how do I use it as the label?

[troma]

I hope you gave the expression a good name. Do you know what it is called?
Go into your label style text editor, and the expression will be there in the drop-down along with all the other properties that you can add to the label.

[jodor]

Nevermind... I figured it out! The post was helpful though, Thanks!

[jodor]

Thanks, I figured that out and then just saw your post.