Kevin asked:
> I figure if I ask the right person that this is a total no-brainer.
>
> example:    string that I copy from a map "-7719420, 3871104"
>
> I need to split it into two cells that would read "-77.19420"  and
> "38.71104"

If in EXCEL  
Col-A/Row-1 =   -7719420,3871104
Col-B/Row-2 =   =LEFT(A1, SEARCH(",",A1)-1)/100000
Col-C/Row-3 =   =RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-SEARCH(",",A1))/100000

The result is:
       A              B           C
-7719420,3871104 -77.1942 38.71104

Hope that helps...will consult for flying time ;-)
Joe Hull
Bellevue (Seattle), Washington
Cozy MkIV #991 (working on Engine & Electrical & Finishing)
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