Format Dynamic Text Coordinates

Question

I am using data driven pages and including a url to our web-mapping system to show the same extent as the current map. This requires X & Y coordinates without any comma separators (6 figure coordinates for British National Grid)

Is there a way to format coordinates so they are displayed without a comma separator? I know I can adjust the decimal places in the tag but are there any other options (Add and modify dynamic text—Layouts | ArcGIS for Desktop )?

I know I can create new fields, calculate geometry and format the number in the field properties but would like to avoid this if possible so I do not have to calculate geometry for new polygons.

SammyHicks · Answer

Thank you David. I thought that may be the case. I have posted the idea (ArcGIS Idea - Give more formatting options for Coordinates as Dynamic Text ) so will see if anything comes of that. In the meantime I will have a look into python options

DavidBarnes · Answer

Unfortunately that dynamic text is hard-coded to use the thousands separator. You might see about suggesting that be changed to an optional parameter. Please post the suggestion/request on the ideas site at http://ideas.arcgis.com/

In the meantime, you might consider using python/arcpy to update the text as needed, using regular static text. I'm not well-versed enough in python to say how that might be done, but I'm sure there are plenty of people around this forum who could.