points.xml

The points.xml file is used define fixed point elements which can be used in maps instead of <point> elements based on latitude/longitude or cartesian x,y coordinates. These are especially useful when drawing airways or specific procedures based on waypoints (sid, star, loa information, etc…)

(See also Point references)

If cartesian X/Y attribute values are used, the point is calculated using the <origin> given in the FIR configuration file (config.fir). The format of the latitude/longitude values is Zdddmmsssss where:

• Z = N or S for latitude, E or W for longitude
• ddd = degrees (3 digits, zero padded)
• mm = minutes (max 59)
• sssss = seconds with maximum 3 decimal places (max 59.999)

• lat=“N0543000000” → N054:30:00.000
• lon=“W0033535000” → W003:35:35.000

The following is also valid: lon=“W0033535” → W003:35:35.000

<points>
    <point id="REMBA" lat="N0503944000" lon="E0045451000"/>
</points>

Use predefined point elements in **points.xml** for often used coordinates in map drawing to make your map files more readable.