[Xastir] USNG Support

[Brett Friermood]

Thanks, Curt. That jogs my memory now.

I didn't look at the output of the calculator for it since I was focused on
inputting USNG.


On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 9:17 AM Curt Mills <curt.we7u at gmail.com> wrote:

> There are two areas in Xastir that have USNG:
>
> One is under File->Configure->Coordinate System.
>
> The other is the Map->Coordinate Calculator. This can also be brought
> up from the Object/Item Create menu from right-clicking on the map. If
> you put a coordinate into the calculator in UTM or lat/long it will
> spit out 6 different coordinates including MGRS/USNG when you hit the
> "Calculate" button. If you originally brought it up from the "Create
> Object/Item" menu then the "OK" button will paste the coordinate into
> your object/item you're creating.
>
> I created an Android app that is similar to the Coordinate Calculator
> as well. Not open-source though. We use it in the local SAR.
>
> On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 6:45 AM Brett Friermood
> <brett.friermood at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > To what extent does Xastir support USNG coordinates? I am investigating a
> > relatively simple use case of marking a location on the map using a
> > object when given coordinates in USNG format.
> >
> > I recall seeing something more in depth before, however I'm currently
> > unable to find any mention of it on the internet, in the list archives,
> or
> > even in the little bit I've browsed the code. The only thing I am able to
> > find is a couple mentions of it being supported, however no additional
> > information.
> >
> > I have a work around by using an external converter and inputting via UTM
> > or Lat/Long, just curious if I am able to directly input via USNG.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Brett KQ9N
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