# WP2MC_Utility

## Description

This utility takes an ascii file containing lat/long pairs in decimal degrees, and builds a Dorado AUV mission script.

## How to use

Please see `HowToUse_wp2mc_Utility.txt` and the PowerPoint presentation contained in `PowerPoint_HowTo` for details.

## How to build

1. Install the MinGW Installation Manager, and use the utility to install the associated GCC compiler. https://sourceforge.net/projects/mingw/

2. Install the CodeBlocks IDE. When asked for a compiler, it should auto-detect GCC in the MinGW path; select GNU GCC as the default compiler.

3. Start CodeBlocks.

4. File->Open select ..\dorado-wp2mc_utility\source\wp2mc.cbp

5. Select "Release" from the build version drop down menu in the top  toolbar. 

6. Build the project (click the gear icon, or right click wp2mc in the project tree, and select Build).

Alternatively, you can use your IDE of choice, and invoke the build appropriatly.

The binary will be placed in ..\dorado-wp2mc_utility\source\bin\Release