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Mapping Guidelines – Appendix 12

Guide to using www.landdirect.ie Area Search

Table of Contents

1. How to carry out an Area Search.................................................................... 2

Table of Figures

Figure 1 – Choose the ‘Search’ option from the menu ................................................ 2 Figure 2 – Choose the ‘Area’ tab ............................................................................. 2 Figure 3 – Set the bounding box to the required dimensions ....................................... 3 Figure 4 – Click ‘Confirm’ to proceed........................................................................ 3 Figure 5 - Click ‘View Results’ to see a list of the folios in the specified area ................. 3 Figure 6 - Use the scroll bar to view the full list of folios ............................................. 3

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1. How to carry out an Area Search.

Use the navigation tools or search tools to zoom to area of interest.

The zoom level must be at least 1/5,000 scale.

Click on the “Search” tab on the right hand side of the screen.

Click on the “Area” tab.

Figure 1 – Choose the ‘Search’ option from the menu

Figure 2 – Choose the ‘Area’ tab

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A bounding box defines the extent of the search area.

The example shows that the area nominated measures 100m by 100m

The mouse can be used to grab and move the bounding box to the area of

interest.

The maximum area available to users is 200m by 200m.

Click the confirm button to proceed.

Figure 3 – Set the bounding box to the required dimensions

Figure 4 – Click ‘Confirm’ to proceed

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In this example 52 have been found.

Click the “View Results” tab.

The list of Folios is presented.

Use the scroll tool to view the full list.

Users now have the option to:

View on Map

Request a copy

View the Folio

Figure 5 - Click ‘View Results’ to see a list of the folios in the specified area

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Figure 6 - Use the scroll bar to view the full list of folios