Geocoding points

  • Once you have set up all your field associations, click on Next
[Note] Note

Geocoding will happen automatically unless you already have geographic coordinates for your points; in this case, there will be no geocoding phase. Geocoding produces X/Y coordinates in WGS84 format.

Understanding the different levels of geocoding

Depending on the type of information available in the import file, geocoding can be applied on address, street, or town.

To achieve the best possible results, you will need to have the address, Post Code, and town in 3 different columns.

Level Available information

Nearest number

Street number
Street type
Street name
Post Code or town name

Street

Street type
Street name
Post Code or town name

Town

Post Code or Town name

In the geocoding report, the level of geocoding is indicated by colour coding to show the level and quality of geocoding applied.

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Correcting the address of a point to improve the level of geocoding

  • On the geocoding screen, in the list of points, select the one to correct
Complete the address
  • Complete the address
  • Click on Search
  • If required, click on Street view to display a photograph of the address in another tab
  • Click on Select
Move the icon for the point or site on the map
  • On the map, click and hold on the base of the icon
  • Drag-and-drop the point or site to the desired location
[Note] Note

A confirmation message for the new map position displays
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