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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_POSITIONstructure.

Syntax 

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

Header gpsapi.h
Windows Embedded CE Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later

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