[resolved] Cannot import csv waypoints

[CrystelM]

Hi all, I’ve spent HOURS trying to import waypoints using csv file. I have version 2.2.8.c. My file is csv with the following columns; long (x) m, lat (y) m, name. I’ve following the directions precisely but nothing happens. I’m frazzled.

[Psyberia-Support]

Hi,
What is the coordinate format of your X/Y. If it's UTM, then did you choose the correct UTM zone?

[CrystelM]

Example: 286820, 4523024, A1 (next line) 286643, 4522116, A2 (etc). Then in the ‘import CSV file’ menu I choose my CSV folder, Charset equals UTF-8, Placemark equals Set of Waypoints, separator equals (,), Location Format equals UTM (WGS 84 meter), Headers in first row, Long (x) m, Lat (y) m, Name. Then I click ‘OK’ ...and nothing happens. I choose the UTM for the US. I’m on the West Coast in the US and I also place screen center near where I want the placemarks. Thank you so much for taking time to consider this!

[Psyberia-Support]

Hi again,
"286820, 4523024" is not an UTM coordinate. UTM coordinates are like this: http://www.mibsar.com/LandNav/UTM/UTMco ... Detail.jpg

It looks like a TM coordinates (transverse mercator, but not universal). So you must choose the correct coordinate system, depending on your zone.
For the US, the zones are defined like this:


If you give me the zone, I can tell you what coordinate format to use.

[CrystelM]

They are UTM. It is zone11N (Nevada). The issue is how to format the csv file so that alpine can recognize it

[Psyberia-Support]

Thank you for the details.
So in the "CSV import" dialog, click on the "Location format" button, at the bottom of the menu click on "Import" and type Id "32611" (which is UTM zone 11).
Then assign your E to "X" and N to "Y" as you did.

[CrystelM]

Glory Hallelujah!! You did it! Thank you SO much =D =D

[BYEOMANS]

Where did you find the ID 32611 as indicating UTM zone 11? And where can I find additional ID'S for U.S. UTM zones?

Thanks

[Psyberia-Support]

The EPSG gives a code to all coordinates systems so they can be distinguished easily.
I usually use this website to retrieve the codes: https://epsg.io/
It's not the official one, but it's a bit easier to use.

[alphayash]

The EPSG gives a code to all coordinates systems so they can be distinguished easily.
I usually use this website to retrieve the codes: https://epsg.io/
It's not the official one, but it's a bit easier to use.

Thanks for sharing the link, official or unofficial I will take any one as long as it gets the work done