Adding XY Coordinates to existing data

Creation date: 26/03/2026 17:54    Updated: 27/03/2026 14:24
Question:

I was wondering if there is a way to add XY coordinates to existing data sets / lab reports that are already in esdat? 



Answer:


Yes, you can add in the coordinate’s information of the existing locations in ESdat.

You can add in the coordinate details under Locations > Details



The Latitude and Longitude coordinates for a location should be automatically calculated the using the coordinate system specified for the site, and the x and y values entered.


Otherwise, if the locations have been uploaded before the coordinate system has been set in the Site, you can re-calculate the Lat/Long by clicking the calculator button beside the Coordinate System drop down.


Please see more information from these articles from our support page:

https://help.esdat.net/en/article/locations

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