How to change the "W" (English) to "O"(French) on the North Arrow direction using ArcMAP 10.0?
I tried to convert the North Arrow sign to graphic but it didn't work.
[GIS] How to change the “W” (English) to “O”(French) on the North Arrow direction using ArcMAP 10.0
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Related Solutions
Use the KML To Layer tool which you can find and open via the Search window or in ArcToolbox under the Conversion Tools.
Converts a KML or KMZ file into feature classes and a layer file. The layer file maintains the symbology found within the original KML or KMZ file.
You can go from the feature class or layer (created by that tool) to a shapefile using Copy Features (or Export Data in the Table of Contents).
Use the Repair Geometry tool - the polygon will be reset as clockwise direction.
The Check Geometry documentation says:
Incorrect ring ordering—The polygon is topologically simple, but its rings may not be oriented correctly (outer rings—clockwise, inner rings—counterclockwise).
While the Repair Geometry documentation does not mention clockwise/counterclockwise but says:
Incorrect ring ordering: The geometry will be updated to have correct ring ordering.
Best Answer
The fonts are images that need to be edited outside of ArcGIS, or you can use fonts without letters and add the letters yoursefl as text elements.
French fonts for the North arrows are availale on the Georezo forum after registration. http://georezo.net/forum/viewtopic.php?id=41480 . Maybe their author is on this site too.