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Position fix
A position fix is the latitude and longitude attached to a logbook entry. It is what turns a note into a record you can plot, search and prove. Naucodex gives you three ways to set one: by GPS, by tap, or by typing.
What it does
- Reads your device's GPS to fill in the position automatically when you create a logbook entry.
- Lets you tap on the chart to set a position by sight — useful when the GPS is off or you want to log a sighting away from the boat.
- Accepts a typed lat/long for those moments when you are working from a paper plot or a third-party device.
- Stores positions in standard decimal degrees, so they export cleanly to any other navigation tool.
- Plots every entry on the voyage's chart, so you can see the trip as a string of pins along the route.
How to use it
- Open or create a logbook entry.
- If your device's location services are on, the position fills in automatically. Skip to step 5.
- To set a fix by chart, tap Set position → On chart. Pan and tap. A pin drops where you tapped.
- To type a fix, tap Set position → Type. Enter the latitude and longitude in decimal degrees (positive for North/East, negative for South/West).
- Save the entry. The pin now shows on the voyage's chart and the entry list.
Frequently asked
Why does the GPS sometimes say my position is far from where I am?
GPS accuracy depends on the device and the sky overhead. If the fix looks wrong, you can tap Set position → On chart and correct it. Naucodex will use your corrected position instead.
Can I add a position to an old entry?
Yes. Open the entry, tap Set position, and choose any of the three methods. The chart and the timeline update right away.
Where you'll find it
- Web app
- Logbook → New entry → Set position
- macOS app
- Logbook → New entry → Set position