How can I save Lat/Long as numeric values in a address field

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Problem:
How can I add specific Latitude and Longitude to my address fields created with Maps Plugin?

Solution:
You can save latitude and logitude in a specific Syntax in the Address Custom Field.

The Syntax has to be:

{lat,long}

Example:

{37.56731737931802,126.98020079790035}

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Last updated by Helmi 7 years, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Beda.

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August 26, 2016 at 2:15 pm #428709

Helmi

Hey there,

we're using Types/Views/Layouts to build a link directory where users can enter their sites. We're also adding a location field so users can enter their address and save a location for their sites.

We already hacve some existing data from an old script that we are currently trying to import. This data partly contains lat and lon coordinates for existing sites that we want to import. Unfortunately after adding a maps field we saw that only the address the user enters is saved in a custom field. Is it possible to also have lat/lon stored parallel and so be able to import the old data?

We are using WP All Import to import the data btw.

Frank

August 28, 2016 at 7:28 am #429148

Beda

You can save latitude and logitude in a specific Syntax in the Address Custom Field.

The Syntax has to be:
{lat,long}
Example:
{37.56731737931802,126.98020079790035}

You can format your Import File with above syntax and populate the Address Field with it.

August 28, 2016 at 7:44 am #429154

Helmi

Ah great,

so this means this syntax can go alternatively to the adress? That is good to know. Thanks.

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