Graphics, Figures & Tables ⇒ Figure Format

[sabahmed]

Hello
I want to do the following via latex:
Instead of default format : Figure1 caption
I want to use the format : Figure 1-1 caption (Figure counter prefix with chapter number). Counter must be reset for each chapter.

I am a beginner at latex if some one kindly elaborate the steps for my ease.
Thanks all

[localghost]

A minimal example that especially shows the used document class would be very helpful. In chapter based classes figures are already numbered by chapter (though not as you want it).


Thorsten

[sabahmed]

A minimal example that especially shows the used document class would be very helpful. In chapter based classes figures are already numbered by chapter (though not as you want it).


Thorsten

Sir it makes me more confuse i am a beginner in latex if you kindly elaborate your answer it will help me more

[localghost]

Just follow the link in my last reply and you get detailed instructions. We just need more information in form of a concrete code example that will enable us to help you.

At the moment it seems as if you are using the »article« class which formats float numbers as you described. For a numbering like you want you should at least migrate to the »report« class and reformat the numbering. But that is only a random shot.