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How to create a CRS for Belgium?

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Requirements

TcpGPS v2.9.0+

Objective

Create a Coordinate Reference System, for Belgium, with the new geodesy module included in version 2.9 of TcpGPS.

Details

Create a new project.

How to create a CRS for Belgium?

Tap on the button on the right of the CRS (Coordinate Reference System) label, to open the screen of predefined coordinate systems.

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Tap on the + button to open the screen where the parameters of a new coordinate system are selected.

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Select EPSG as Authority.

Enter Belgium in the text box, under the CRS label, and tap the > button on the right. It doesn't matter if it's written in upper or lower case letters.

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Select the CRS EPSG:31370 – BD72 / Belgian Lambert 72.

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Enter Belgium in the text box, under the Vertical CRS label, and tap the > button on the right. It doesn't matter if it's written in upper or lower case letters.

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Select the CRS EPSG:5710 – Ostend height.

In the Coordinate operations list, select the first one.

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Tap the Download files… button. After the files are downloaded, a message will be shown and the button will be hidden.

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Tap the OK button, enter a name for the coordinate system and tap OK again.

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The coordinate system will be available in the coordinate system list.

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Select the coordinate system and tap the OK button.

The project will be configured with the new coordinate system.

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