This article will show you how to search for a place on the map by entering coordinates from common coordinate systems, such as Latitude/Longitude, UTM, and MGRS.
- Search by Entering Coordinates Directly in the Search Bar
- Search for Coordinates by Adding a Waypoint
Search by entering coordinates directly in the search bar
1. Tap the search icon at the bottom right corner of the screen
2. Paste or type coordinates in the Search Bar. The app will accept the following formats here:
- Decimal Degrees: 39.06301, -120.03327
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: 39º 3' 46.85" N, 120º 1' 59.78" W
- UTM: 10S 756690 4327959
3. Tap the coordinate result below the Search Bar.
3. Pull down the drawer and a search marker will show on the map. The search marker won't automatically be saved as a waypoint. Tap Save to save it to your list of saved waypoints.
Search for Coordinates by Adding a Waypoint
Set Coordinate Type
The app first needs to know what Datum and Coordinate Type you are looking for:
1. Set your preferred coordinate format by opening the app > tap Settings> Units and adjust your search criteria.
2. To create a new waypoint, tap the '+' icon in the bottom corner of the main map
3. Select the 'Waypoint' icon
4. Fill in the coordinate information. This screen will prompt you to fill in the coordinate information based on the coordinate type selected. You also have the option to name the waypoint and customize its icon.
5. Tap Save.