The UK Batch Region Finder converts input locations to the corresponding regions and displays these on a map. The input locations can be represented in a variety of formats and a note can be added to each location. The data can be saved for import into other software.
Click the die icon to generate random locations. Click the checkbox next to Outputs tree-view to select all output types. Click the revolving arrows icon to convert locations and wait for progress bar. Click Table tab to see results in a table. Click Map tab to see results plotted on a map.
The Nearest checkbox toggles the search mode between containing and nearest queries. Containing queries return the name of the region containing the input location and operate on polygonal datasets. Nearest queries return the nearest region to the input location, as well as the distance to the region and the nearest region location. Nearest queries operate on point, line and polygonal datasets.
The nearest location for nearest queries may correspond to the input location if this is inside the region, otherwise the nearest location is on the boundary of the region. The nearest location is reported in the same format as the input location, this may be some distance to the actual region for inputs which are not grid references.
The elements plotted on the interactive map for nearest region queries include markers for the nearest location, as well as lines conecting the markers for the input locations with these locations. The markers and lines can be selected to display information on the locations.
| Icon | Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
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Load | Select input file(s) of locations |
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Process | Convert locations |
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Save | Save converted location CSV data |
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Clear | Clear input and output data |
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Geolocation | Use current location |
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Random | Generate random input locations |
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Help | Help on grid reference converter |
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| Locations | Entry of input locations and display of converted locations |
| Table | Display of data in a table |
| Map | Display of data on a map |
The type of each input location is identified automatically from its format.
| Description | Example |
|---|---|
| Ordnance Survey National Grid reference | TQ2924681000 |
| Ordnance Survey eastings and northings | 529246 181000 |
| WGS84 latitude and longitude in decimal degrees | 51.51315 -0.13885 |
Universal Transverse Mercator coordinates | 30 N 698525 5710773 |
Geohash identifier | gcpvhcdvue |
UK postcode | W1F 7DA |
UK road or place name | Carnaby Street, London |
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