Adding a North Arrow to a Multi-Plot
Updated September 23, 2026
This article applies to:
- Terrain 3D
- Terrain Forestry
- RoadEng Civil
- RoadEng Forestry
Download North1.terx here
Note: The file linked in this example (North1.terx) is one of three available in the samples folder created at install time; you should find them on your hard drive here:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Softree\samplesV10\Library
It is possible to add a different north arrow to Multi-plot. The Terrain Module is shipped with several standard north arrows you can also create your own custom one.
To add a custom north arrow:
1. With the Multi-Plot window activated, click on the 
button on Insert section of the Multi-Plot ribbon.
2. Download and save the above Terrain file.
3. Browse and and find the recently saved Terrain file North1.terx. This will allow you to position a North Arrow on your Multi-Plot sheet. Make sure that the chapter is selected when you insert the new Terrain sub-view, so it appears on all pages.
4. Start with the Scale/Rotation set to extract scale from the TERX and rotation from the Plan sub-view.
Figure 1: Terrain Sub-View Options