Geocoding is the process of converting a string address into its corresponding latitude and longitude.
This “guessing” algorithm can fail, leading to inaccurate addresses.
This article contains the steps to manually locate / correct the geocoded addresses.
Steps
Manually Locating The Address
- Click the map-marker icon under the Map column to open a pop-up.
- On the map, you may drag-and-drop the map marker pin to locate your address.
- Click Save when done. The located address will appear under the Address Latitude and Address Longitude columns.
Checking Of Address Against Google Map
- To check you input address on Google Map, click on the Locate in Google Map button.
- A drop-down will appear.
- Clicking the By Address option will open up a new window and send your input address to Google Map to search.
There are 2 ways to obtain the latitude and longitude.
- Right-click on the map-marker in Google map, and copy the latitude and longitude.
- From the URL of the address bar to correct your latitude and longitude in Detrack.e.g. https://www.google.com/maps/@1.3463895,103.9791334,16.2z?hl=en
- Right-click on the map-marker in Google map, and copy the latitude and longitude.
- Paste the latitude and longitude back into job.
- Click Save when done.