There is ... still ... confusion regarding the proper use of the Define Projection Tool versus the Project Tool.
"my data don't line up..."
"I am sure about the coordinate system..."
"everything is far apart onscreen..."
We have all been there. The written descriptions don't seem to catch on, so a visual guide might be what is needed.
Prior to proceeding... make sure you have seen the ...References... at the end of this section... that is what you need to understand.
So with tongue firmly planted in cheek...
Existing coordinate system | Desired coordinate system | Tool to use | Result |
---|---|---|---|
Project Tool | |||
Project ToolWrong Geographic Transformation | |||
Define Projection Tool |
The choice really depends on:
References
And to cover some of the other combinations and permutations, just remember....things can get worse, before they get better...
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