* Using OS Map refernces in Map

[tatewise]

Mike, I suspect it would be more useful to post a GEDCOM of the Place records.

Lorna, I think that setting does not affect the input dialogue format.

[TimTreeby]

Found this site, which gives the functions needed to convert Lat/Long into a Grid Reference.
Would definitely need a Plugin to do the Conversion. Not sure if this would help.

http://www.dorcus.co.uk/carabus//ll_ngr.html

[LornaCraig]

I think that setting does not affect the input dialogue format.

That's true. And something I hadn't noticed before is that although the Preferences setting has three options for display format the Latitude and Longitude entry dialog box has four options for entry format. The second entry option (Deg- Min) is not a display option, even though the Display field in the entry dialog box gives the impression that it can be displayed like that.

[tatewise]

Tim, unfortunately that is converting in the wrong direction.
Anyway, I see no point in a Plugin, as there are plenty of conversion web pages already, that are just as easy to use, and offer extra features not possible with a Plugin.

[Gowermick]

Mike,
I have added all the main map references (with a few intermediates as well), and to simplify marking them all on the map, I followed these steps:

1. Created an Individual called _MapMarkers //. (using the underscore to make it sort to top of Individuals list)
2. Created a Custom Fact called MapMarker, consisting of Name & Location, (No date).
3. I then add a MapMarker fact to _MapMarkers // for every map reference.
NB If more are created, they will need to be added to _MapMarkers // as well.

With _MapMarkers // as focus, click on Map and mark all places for _MapMarkers //. Then click on Set Tasks, and change the Marker to one that stands out. Once this set opens, you can Tick/untick the Check All box to turn them on/off

Now click the map again, but this time Map all, this will create another marker set, with a different icon. You can now carry on as normal.

Note: This seemed the simplest solution, as one can't create a List/Set of Places to mark, and I couldn't see a simple way of filtering Places so that only those starting OS-GB were marked. The above method also has the advantage that the markers can be turned on/off at will.

Thankfully, all the rigmarole above will only need to be done once
Those who don't want the bother, just import the attached Gedcom into your tree. It will all be done for you

Map markers.ged

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