SDW coordinates different from MAPIINSERT

[MetroVancouverDrafting]

What algorithm is used for command MAPIINSERT?

For some reason the insert coordinate used in the dialog box is different from one in the SDW file.

See attached image.

Thanks.

[antoniovinci]

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MetroVancouverDrafting wrote:

For some reason

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The only reason is simple, sir: the geo-header embedded within the .SID file "wins" over the external worldfile.

[MetroVancouverDrafting]

So, if i delete the SDW file, the Map will insert SID anyway to the known coordinate?

[antoniovinci · Accepted solution]

That's it, as long as the .SID file embeds a geo-header.

I advise you to rename the .SDW file, then perform the _MAPIINSERT routine.

[MetroVancouverDrafting]

You are right. I deleted SDW and open the SID in ArcCataloge. It has all proper coordinates.

Thanks