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 # 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

```VB
' 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

```ironpython
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()

```