hmRep_Create Rulerunit ( Area ; name ; pixelmapping ; shortsteps ; longsteps) → number

Introduced in v2.2, Preemptive: yes

Parameter	Type	In/Out	Description
Area	Longint	→	hmReports area
Name	Text	→	Name of the unit
Pixelmapping	Real	→	Count of pixels
Shortsteps	Real	→	A short step each x unit
Longsteps	Real	→	A long step each x unit
Number	Longint	←	Current number of the unit

Description

The command hmRep_Create Rulerunit creates a new ruler unit in the area defined by area. For explanation of all parameter, please see chapter About ruler units.

Example

The following example creates a new ruler unit with the unit “Meter” where 100 pixels equals 1 Meter:

var $vl_id : Integer

$vl_id:=hmRep_Create Rulerunit(reparea; "Meter"; 100; 1; 5)