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Speos Labs automation APIs 2024 R1

GetAxisUnitName

Last update: 17.07.2025

Description

Returns the storage axis unit of grid (degree, radian, metre, millimetre, etc.).

Syntax

  • object.GetAxisUnitName() as String
  • object: Virtual Photometric Lab
  • returned value:
    • meter
    • centimeter
    • millimeter
    • micrometer
    • nanometer
    • feet
    • inch
    • degree
    • radian
    • milliradian
    • arc minute
    • arc second

VB script example

' Creates XMPViewer COM server
set XmpViewer = CreateObject("XmpViewer.application")
' Opens XMP file
XMPViewer.OpenFile("C:\Example.xmp")
' Gets Axis Unit Name
result = XMPViewer.GetAxisUnitName()

IronPython example

from System import Type, Activator
#Creates XMPViewer COM server
type = Type.GetTypeFromProgID("XmpViewer.Application")
XmpViewer = Activator.CreateInstance(type)
# Opens XMP file
XmpViewer.OpenFile("C:\\Example.xmp")
# Gets axis unit name
Retval = XmpViewer.GetAxisUnitName()

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