1 Reply by nmrs

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Re: Importing using Lat/Long

Hi all,

Is it possible to import data with only Lat/Long spatial references? If so, do this then convert these references to OSGB? My gut feeling is I'm unable to having tried to (R6 help, this forum etc.) but would like confirmation that this process isn't possible, or otherwise.

Les Evans-Hill
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2 Reply by MikeWeideli

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Re: Importing using Lat/Long

Les

You are correct, Lat/Long can't be imported.


Mike

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3 Reply by johnvanbreda

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Re: Importing using Lat/Long

No, that's not right. You just put them in a single field, with the format something like 54.3N,2.13W and import it as normal using the Wizard. It will detect they are lat long fields and split it into Sample.lat and Sample.long for you.

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4 Reply by nmrs

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Re: Importing using Lat/Long

Thanks John, just noticed your comment. I'll give it a go.

Les Evans-Hill
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Butterfly Conservation, Butterflies for the New Millennium and National Moth Recording Scheme

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