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Title: Ordnance Survey British National Grid
Post by: silvermapper on July 13, 2015, 11:34:06

I am late to Android GPS. I have used a Garmin eTrex Legend for many years. It permits the display of Ordnance Survey British National Grid coordinates. Is it possible to change the map datum similarly in Locus Maps?

Title: Re: Ordnance Survey British National Grid
Post by: john_percy on July 13, 2015, 22:12:03

I don't think it is, but it is possible to move to an OS map reference.
Settings > Search > Move to... > Co-ordinates
Then choose OSGB 1936 (British National Grid) from the pull down menu and enter your map reference and press Set.

Title: Re: Ordnance Survey British National Grid
Post by: silvermapper on July 14, 2015, 09:50:36

John
I thank you for your reply. I have found it disconcerting in both Locus and OruxMaps there seems to be the facility to change to British National Grid - Main Menu>Settings>Language & Units>COORDINATES>Coordinates type in Locus - but the display remains in Longitude/Latitude. I discovered quite by chance yesterday, however, the tab to the right of the menu at the top of the screen, showing a default 'Locus Pro' is interactive. Here, is 'Coordinates'. Tapping that displays British National Grid.
Bob

Title: Re: Ordnance Survey British National Grid
Post by: Menion on July 14, 2015, 10:08:26

Hi,

yes, this is correct solution. Also when you now tap on points etc. you should see coordinates in this format.

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