Create a unit of measure

Use the following procedures to create a new unit of measure using Sybase Central or Interactive SQL.

 To create a unit of measure (Sybase Central)
  1. In Sybase Central, connect to the database as a user with DBA authority, or as a member of the SYS_SPATIAL_ADMIN_ROLE group.

  2. In the left pane, click Spatial Reference Systems.

  3. In the right pane, click the Units of Measure tab.

  4. Right-click the Units of Measure tab and click  » New  » Unit Of Measure.

  5. Select Create A Custom Unit of Measure, and then click Next.

  6. Specify a name in the What Do You Want To Name The New Unit Of Measure? field, and then click Next.

  7. Select Linear in the Which Type of Unit Of Measure Do You Want To Create? field.

    The Specify The Type And Conversion Factor page of the Create Unit Of Measure Wizard.
  8. Follow the instructions in the Create Unit Of Measure Wizard.

  9. Click Finish.

 To create a unit of measure (SQL)
  1. In Interactive SQL, connect to the database as a user with DBA authority, or as a member of the SYS_SPATIAL_ADMIN_ROLE group.

  2. Execute a CREATE SPATIAL UNIT OF MEASURE statement. See CREATE SPATIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM statement

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