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				[resolved] Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 1:08 am
				by 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.
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 6:59 am
				by Psyberia-Support
				Hi,
What is the coordinate format of your X/Y. If it's UTM, then did you choose the correct UTM zone?
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 1:05 pm
				by 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!
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 1:34 pm
				by 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.
 
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Sat May 22, 2021 2:30 am
				by CrystelM
				They are UTM. It is zone11N (Nevada). The issue is how to format the csv file so that alpine can recognize it
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 6:57 am
				by 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.
			 
			
					
				Re: Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Sun May 23, 2021 5:55 pm
				by CrystelM
				Glory Hallelujah!!  You did it!  Thank you SO much  =D  =D
			 
			
					
				Re: [resolved] Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:29 pm
				by 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
			 
			
					
				Re: [resolved] Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:25 am
				by 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.
 
			 
			
					
				Re: [resolved] Cannot import csv waypoints
				Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:29 am
				by alphayash
				
Thanks for sharing the link, official or unofficial I will take any one as long as it gets the work done