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GPS_FIX_TYPE

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This enumeration contains values that specify the type of GPS fix. This enumeration is used in the FixType field of the GPS_POSITION structure.

typedef enum {
   GPS_FIX_UNKNOWN = 0,
   GPS_FIX_2D,
   GPS_FIX_3D
} GPS_FIX_TYPE;

Elements

  • GPS_FIX_UNKNOWN
    Type of fix is unknown.
  • GPS_FIX_2D
    Fix is two-dimensional and only provides latitude and longitude. This occurs when only three GPS satellites are used.
  • GPS_FIX_3D
    Fix is three-dimensional and provides latitude, longitude, and elevation. This occurs when four or more GPS satellites are used.

Requirements

OS Versions: Windows CE 5.01 and later.
Header: Gpsapi.h.

See Also

GPS Intermediate Driver Enumerations | GPS_POSITION | Accessing Parsed GPS Data

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