Defining a shapefile's coordinate system by modifying a coordinate system's parameters
Steps:
- In ArcCatalog, click the shapefile whose coordinate system you want to define.
- Click the File menu and click Properties.
- Click the XY Coordinate System tab.
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Click Modify.
The Geographic Coordinate System Properties or Projected Coordinate System Properties dialog box appears.
- Follow the steps for defining either a new geographic coordinate system or a new projected coordinate system to change the appropriate parameters.
- Click OK.
- Click OK on the Shapefile Properties dialog box.
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2/11/2011