[Xastir] USNG Support

[Curt Mills]

Unfortunately you can't input coordinates directly in USNG.
Alternatives: Place an object or item on the map where you want it,
then read it out in USNG via the calculator or via the coordinate
system at the bottom. In fact you can do the first method without
finishing the actual placement of an object/item.

On Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 7:30 AM Brett Friermood
<brett.friermood at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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