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This parameter has been added primarily to support the JIC drawing standard, which is most common in the USA.
The concept of Row numbers controlled by columns means that every box (combination of row and column) is viewed as its own virtual row with its own row number. In order to number these virtual rows they must be tied to columns, so that the virtual rows of the first column are numbered 1 - 6, the virtual rows of the second column 7 - 12, and so forth.
The figure below shows what it can look like.
Figure 322: This is an example of "Row numbers controlled by columns".
In this example, the start point is located in the left top corner. Numbering is done for columns as well as rows in an increasing manner. The start value for the column numbering is 1. The start value for the row numbering is 1. The step value for both column and row numbering is 1.
By placing the start point in a smart manner you can achieve nearly any numbering you want. If you place the start point in the lower right corner, the numbering will become as in the figure below.
The limitation is that row numbering is always primarily done in the vertical direction, and secondarily in the horizontal direction. If you wish to achieve the reverse condition you will have to use Column numbers controlled by rows instead.
Please note that in both these figures, the virtual row number appears inside the boxes. That is the same row number that will appear in cross-references.
Figure 323: This is a second example of "Row numbers controlled by columns". Please note that the only difference between this example and the one above, is the location of the starting point.