Summary

The GT_IDXYZ command is used to label selected points with their X, Y, Z coordinates in various formats. This tool is highly useful for surveying, GIS, topographic mapping, and engineering applications where precise coordinate annotation is required.

GeoTool -> Annotation Tools -> Annotation Tools -> Label points

Label Points: GT_IDXYZ – GeoTools Command

Key Features Include:

Format Options for Labels:

• X, Y, Z: Labels only the respective coordinate.
• XY (EN) & YX (NE): Labels both X and Y values in different orderings.
• XYZ (ENH), XYZ (NEH): Includes X, Y, and Z values with different formatting styles.
• Coordinate Annotation: Allows custom labeling of coordinate values.
• Running Number: Assigns a sequential number to each labeled point, useful for indexing survey data.

Prefix Settings:

• Prefix with X=, Y=, Z= (or E=, N=, H= for Easting/Northing notation).
• Custom prefix (M=, P=, H=) available for specific mapping conventions.
• No prefix option: Labels coordinates directly without prefixes.

Text Formatting & Display Options:

• Suppress Trailing Zeros: Prevents unnecessary decimal places in the labels.
• Precision Control: Customize decimal precision for X, Y, and Z separately (e.g., 2,2,2 for two decimal places).
• Gap Distance: Sets spacing for stacked coordinate annotations in X and Y directions.
• Label Text Height: Adjustable for different drawing scales.
• Rotation Angle, Horizontal & Vertical Gap: Fine-tunes text placement for clarity.

Additional Annotation Options:

• Append Suffix to Each Coordinate: Allows adding custom text after coordinate values.
• Draw Leaders at Each Annotation: Improves readability by connecting labels to their respective points.
• Stacked Coordinate Annotations: Enables vertical formatting of X, Y, and Z values for compact display.

Layer Management:

• Label Layer Selection: Assign labels to a specific CAD layer for better organization.

Benefits:

• Automates the process of coordinate labeling, saving time in manual annotation.
• Highly customizable to fit various engineering, surveying, and GIS standards.
• Supports multiple coordinate formatting conventions, including Easting/Northing.
• Ensures accuracy with precision control and formatting options.
• Seamlessly integrates with BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD and ARES Commander.

The GT_IDXYZ command is a powerful, flexible tool for coordinate labeling, making CAD-based surveying and mapping workflows more efficient and professional.