Specifying Coordinates for a Non-Earth Map - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

Saving a Map to a Non-Earth Coordinate System

To save a table into a Non-Earth Coordinate system:

1. Ensure that your non-earth map is open and that it is the active window (click on the map to activate the map window).
2. On the HOME tab, in the File group, click Save Copy As.
3. If the Save As dialog box opens, select the map to save from the Save Table list and then click Save As.
4. In the Save Copy of Table As dialog box, click the Projection button to open the Choose Projection dialog box.
5. From the Category drop-down list, choose Non-Earth.
6. From the Category Members list, choose a Non-Earth unit to specify the bounds and units for your non-earth coordinate system.
7. Click OK to open the Non-Earth Coordinate Bounds dialog box.
8. Specify the bounds and units for your non-earth coordinate system and click OK. You can use positive or negative numbers to specify the minimum and maximum X and Y values.

Changing the Map's Coordinate System to Non-Earth

To only change the Map's Coordinate System:

1. Ensure that your map is open and that it is the active window.
2. In the Layers or Explorer window, right-click the map name and click Map Options to open the Map Options dialog box.
3. Click Projection to open the Choose Projection dialog box.
4. From the Category drop-down list, choose Non-Earth.
5. From the Category Members list, choose a Non-Earth unit.
6. Click OK to close the dialog boxes.