JTAC Coordinates in Lat/Long for the F/A-18C

Would it be possible to modify this mod to get new coordinate format that came with JDAM's in latest update?

Would it be possible to modify this mod to get new coordinate format that came with JDAM's in latest update?

I haven’t been home yet today to try out the update so I’m not sure exactly what format it uses, but I can definitely update the mod once I have a look.

I haven’t been home yet today to try out the update so I’m not sure exactly what format it uses, but I can definitely update the mod once I have a look.

  24° 45' 01.43" N     55° 12' 33.18" E

Its like this, last row of numbers adds more accuracy to JDAM.

  24° 45' 01.43" N     55° 12' 33.18" E

 

Its like this, last row of numbers adds more accuracy to JDAM.

Just had a go with the JDAMs. I'm working on adding the functionality to the script, but I'm pretty sure at this point we're stuck with just Degrees Minutes Seconds, but later once they add the PRECISE function we'll be able to input those decimals as well for extra accuracy.

Very nice thanks!!

In what format does DCS offer coordinates?

You can choose between Lat Long, Lat Long Decimal, MGRS, and Metric in the Misc. options tab. This only affects coordinates displayed in stuff like the mission editor and F10 map.

I mean, when you work on script, what format DCS supplies to the script?

I take the latitude and longitude which look something like 50.64532 and convert it.

Well, if that's degree with 5 decimal places, it has enough precision to support DDMMSS.SS. It's just a matter of conversion.

I’ve already got the code working, I’m out of town for a couple days but when I get back I will do some more testing to make sure it all works and then update it:

Just discovered this. Great work! :thumbup:

Great stuff. Many thanks!

Can‘t wait to try this mod out, sounds great.

Question though: I noticed that many reported that it already is possible to enter the decimal seconds after the first press on ENTER for much higher precision (...of course). But where do you get that precise coordinates from a target in the ME? I‘m using the Lat Long format option and that only gives me DDDMMSS but not the .SS in the top left of the ME screen. So I guess there must be another way to get them.

Lat Long Decimal

Example:

N 43 14 618 E 40 16 285 --- 618x0.06=37.08 and 285x0.06=17.10

N 43 14 37.08 E 40 16 17.10 perfect F-18C cordinate.

Updated the download, a lot of improvements in this version, you can now use the coordinates provided for your JDAM, and the coordinates are now formatted with the proper symbols. Definitely recommend re downloading if you're on a previous release.

Thanks =4c=Nikola and Ga-Bika. I already thought about the conversion from DDDMM.MM but had hoped there was a more easy way to look up the high precision DDDMMSS.SS somewhere within the ME. But ok, it‘s easy math (...must be if I can do it:music_whistling: ).

Thanks again.

Thanks =4c=Nikola and Ga-Bika. I already thought about the conversion from DDDMM.MM but had hoped there was a more easy way to look up the high precision DDDMMSS.SS somewhere within the ME. But ok, it‘s easy math (...must be if I can do it:music_whistling: ).

 

Thanks again.

Wags also stated that the next update will include DDMMSS.SS in the ME, but for now you do have to convert.

Any confirmation with IC checks? I saw one guy said he didn’t have an issue but he didn’t play much either.

It passes integrity check just fine.

I have tried using the coordinates from JTAC, along with the elevation converted to meters from feet, but I'm not coming close to hitting the target. This is on the PG map if that matters. Wondering if you have any ideas?

Are your results better with the mod or without it? Maybe the conversion formula is off. Or try without the decimal seconds.

I've downloaded it, but I don't have time to try it out now.

I have tried using the coordinates from JTAC, along with the elevation converted to meters from feet, but I'm not coming close to hitting the target. This is on the PG map if that matters. Wondering if you have any ideas?

Have you entered also correct elevation ? (you must look in map, JTAC will not provide you elevation)

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I have tried using the coordinates from JTAC, along with the elevation converted to meters from feet, but I'm not coming close to hitting the target. This is on the PG map if that matters. Wondering if you have any ideas?

Can you upload a track? Try bombing something close to the shore so that elevation doesn’t have such an effect. It could also be that you are simply releasing the bomb too early, the in range indicator is currently bugged so try releasing it closer to the target.

Just to confirm, we should convert the elevation that JTAC gives to meters correct? So if he reads out 600 feet, we should enter 200 meters, right?

Just to confirm, we should convert the elevation that JTAC gives to meters correct? So if he reads out 600 feet, we should enter 200 meters, right?

That’s right, JDAM elevation in feet is currently bugged.

Except that 600 ft is 183 meters, if you want to be accurate.

What I noticed is that if you have 1 target, enter the correct jtac coordinate. If there are 4 targets then it is not accurate. I guess this is not the mod fault ...