HOW TO
ArcView draws data based on the coordinate values stored in the file. These coordinate values should be in either the Geographic coordinate system (Decimal Degrees) or a projected coordinate system. This document discusses where to find information about your data's coordinate system.
Note: The ArcScripts site has sample extensions that may assist you in creating metadata files.ArcScripts
Note: If you did not receive metadata with your data, you should consult the data provider.
Note: This method does not tell you what datum the data uses. You will need to know the datum if you plan to use the Projection Utility.
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