Centering a Map Using Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) Coordinates - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

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You can center a map using Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) coordinate strings to specify the center point in the Change View dialog box. This feature is activated when you select Military Grid Reference as your display coordinates in the Map Options dialog box.

To center a map using Military Grid Reference (MGRS) System coordinate strings:

  1. On the MAP tab, click Options, and Map Options to open the Map Options dialog box.
  2. From the Display Coordinates list, select Military Grid Reference and then click OK.
  3. Right-click on the Map window and select Change View to open the Change View dialog box.
  4. In the Center of Window coordinate string boxes, enter the coordinates that you want for the center of the Map window in Military Grid Reference System format.
  5. Click OK to close the dialog and save your settings.

The Map window re-centers using the coordinates you set.