After initially defining coordinates for the survey point, you can move it later if needed.
In the image, the blue grid represents the survey coordinate system. The survey point defines a known geographic location in the survey coordinate system. This blue grid is for illustration purposes only; it does not display in views.
Before moving the survey point , determine whether you should move it when it is clipped or unclipped:
To move the survey point
Read the following sections for more details.
If the survey point is unclipped, you can use the Properties palette or the Survey Point fields in the drawing area to enter values for N/S (northing), E/W (easting), and Elevation.
Pinning the survey point disables the Rotate True North tool.
This action moves the survey coordinate system relative to the model. Based on the new coordinates for the survey point, the entire survey coordinate system shifts, changing its proximity to the project coordinate system.
To do this, move the clipped survey point.
The project base point maintains its position relative to the model, and coordinates update to reflect the change in proximity between the project base point and the survey point.
In the following image, black spot coordinates are based on the survey point, and orange spot coordinates are based on the project base point. When you move the clipped survey point, only the yellow highlighted coordinates change.
This action redefines the survey point to specify a different reference point in the survey coordinate system.
To do this, unclip the survey point, and move it.
In the model, coordinates of the survey point change to reflect its new location and its new proximity to the project base point. However, coordinates for the project base point and model elements do not change. In addition, the survey coordinate system does not move relative to the project coordinate system.
In the following image, black spot coordinates are based on the survey point, and orange spot coordinates are based on the project base point. When you move the unclipped survey point, only the yellow highlighted coordinates change.