# SET-POSITION The DVL can accept inputs of its current latitude and longitude in several formats. If you are typing by hand, the SET-POSITION should be used (vs. trying to type in a $GPRMC message by hand). The DVL recognizes Decimal Degree (DD) format and Degree Decimal Minute (DDM) format. DD is used when you have lat/long in positive and negative degrees, such as what Google Maps shows. DDM format is used by many marine GPS systems. The DVL recognizes DDM messages with and without a space between degrees and minutes and between minutes and direction. If you use a space between degrees and minutes on one parameter, you must use it on the other as well. Examples: SET-POSITION 44.968876,-93.517246 SET-POSITION 44 58.13256 N, 93 31.03476 W SET-POSITION 4458.13256N,9331.03476W --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ceruleansonar.com/c/dvl-75/communicating-with-the-dvl/commands-accepted-by-the-dvl/set-position.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.