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Red X Tool

Overview​

Reference material for the Red X Tool tool/feature in ATAK, sourced from the official ATAK 5.8 Software User Manual (chapter 5, "Red X Tool").

Manual Reference​

The Red X Tool provides a quick way for discerning coordinate and elevation information for a point on the map. Select the White X on the toolbar to toggle the Red X tool into a movable state.

Red X Tool — figure 1 (manual p. 28)

Red X Tool — figure 2 (manual p. 28)

When first selected, the icon will turn yellow denoting that each time the map is tapped, the Red X will move to that location. The widget in the upper right of the screen will show pertinent location information for the location of the Red X.

Red X Tool — figure 3 (manual p. 28)

When the icon on the toolbar is tapped again, the Red X will lock to its current location, the icon will remain yellow and a lock icon will appear. Long press the Red X icon on the toolbar to disable the tool.

Red X Tool — figure 4 (manual p. 28)

Red X Tool — figure 5 (manual p. 28)

Red X Tool — figure 6 (manual p. 28)

Selecting the Red X on the map will open its radial menu. Sub-radial menus are available for additional functionality. Long press the yellow arrow to access.

Note: Red X is not persistent. When ATAK is closed and then reopened, the Red X will no longer be present.

Source​

ATAK 5.8 Software User Manual, 07 July 2026 (Unclassified), pages 28–28.