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There are different ways to locate your observation (see image [[:Media:Step 1 3 general.png|Step 1/3: Approximate choice of a site]]).

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[[File:Step 1 3 general.png|thumb|center|700x550px|Step 1/3: Approximate choice of a site.]]
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===By typing text===

Search for a place by typing its name. You will be taken to [[Step 2/3: Precise site choice| Web inerface > Submitting records > Step 2/3: Precise site choice]]. If you typed a very general name (ex. Mantet), you will access a list with all possible precise locations (see image [[:Media:Step 2 3 by typing a municipality.png|Step 2/3: Precise site choice]]); but if you typed a predetermined precise location (ex. Roc de l’Alemany), you will only access options for that location.<br />
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===By geographic coordinates===

Coordinates should follow the WGS 84 datum, either in degrees, minutes and second (example ''2°17'23.36 E 42°28'13.82'N'') or in decimal degrees (exemple ''E002.28982° N42.47051°''). The system will automatically detect if you are using degrees, minutes and seconds or decimal degrees. Use negative coordinates for Western longitudes. You will be taken to [[Step 3/3: Transmit my sighting| Web interface > Submitting records > Step 3/3: Transmit my sighting]] with the format as if you added a precise sighting (see [[Step 2/3: Precise site choice| Web inerface > Submitting records > Step 2/3: Precise site choice > Add a precise sighting]]). On next section, your location will be marked on a map and listed under the closest pre-determined site (see image [[:Media:Add a precise sighting complete (3).png|Add a precise site on the map]], the yelow line indicates under which re-determined location your sighting is listed)), but your coordinates will only be visible to you and to administrators.'''<br />'''
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===By choosing a municipality===

It is also possible to enter a municipality. Type the beginning of the municipality name and select from the panel. If clicking '''Display''', you will go to a form asking for a more precise location (see [[Step 2/3: Precise site choice| Web inerface > Submitting records > Step 2/3: Precise site choice]]). If choosing '''Zoom on the municipality''' you can select from the map below a more precise location (see '''By clicking on the map''' below).<br />
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===Choosing from===

Choose from the proposed sites based on your previous records. You can see up to 5 of the most visited sites during the last 6 months. Click on any of these sites to access an expandable menu as in image [[:Media:Choosing by clickig on the map complete.png|Choose location by clicking on the map]]. In '''Choosing from''' you have the option to '''Attach to map'''. This will display in the map below the area you are looking for, and it is especially useful to approach a site you know is nearby. <br />
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===By clicking on the map===

One can also select from the map below. Locations are represented with a dot. Click on a dot to see options for this location (see image [[:Media:Choosing by clickig on the map complete.png|Choose location by clicking on the map]], and [[Step 2/3: Precise site choice| Web inerface > Submitting records > Step 2/3: Precise site choice]]). By clicking at any other point of the map, you can only add a precise sighting (see [[Step 2/3: Precise site choice| Web inerface > Submitting records > Step 2/3: Precise site choice]]). You can centre on your last location by clicking on '''go to my last sighting''' at the top left corner; or centre at your location by going to '''go towards home''' (see image [[:Media:Choosing by clickig on the map complete.png|Choose location by clicking on the map]] encircled). You can change your location at website customisation (see section [[Customise website|Web interface > Getting started > Customise website]]).<br />
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[[File:Choosing by clickig on the map complete.png|thumb|700x550px|center|Choose location by clicking on the map.]]
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