[texhax] how to overwrite the default figure number

[Philip G. Ratcliffe]

> assuming this is for some appendix:
>
> \renewcommand\thefigure{\Alph{section}.\arabic{figure}}

And if it's not for an appendix or you want something more self-adapting
(i.e., that works with normal sections too):

\renewcommand\thefigure{\thesection.\arabic{figure}}

Cheers,  Phil