Using Apple’s Map (available for the iPhone/iPad/Mac)

Using Apple’s Map utility for getting lat and long

Information when creating or editing a chart.

Note that many people prefer to use Apple’s Map utility (built into AC) as it’s a bit quicker than tapping Country and Place. Many apps only include Apple’s map utility as it is easy to use and accurate. And they may have already used it in other apps so they are familiar with it. AC provides its own database for those that are used to doing this way, eg getting a Country from a table then getting a place from a table. It may be phased out in the future and be replaced by Apple’s Maps.

Here’s an animated GIF – using Xcode’s simulator for iPad (7th generation) iOS 13.5

Use the map utility when there isn’t an entry in the Place table for the birth place you require. Note that an internet connection is required.

1. Enter the place/location, eg Clara, Ireland, eg New York, USA.
2. Press Return/Enter on the iPad’s keyboard
3. Tap Set Location – the place name and geographic coordinates are entered into AC’s place holders.
4. Tap Save (enter a Chart name if not already done so)
5. Done

 

 

Here’s a video using an actual iPad (iPad Air 2) – tap or click the link below:

Using the Map on actual iPad

What if the Place field is blank after using Apple Maps?

Occasionally Apple Maps returns a blank Place name. The chart cannot be saved unless one is provided.

To fix this problem:

Only use this option if you are sure that the Place field needs correcting. Improper use will result in an incorrect chart.

After you have saved the Chart it’s best to see if the Long and Lat (shown next to Use Maps button) returned by Apple Maps is correct – it may not be if a blank Place initially occurred.

It (probably) will be necessary to use Google Maps (not available in AC) to ascertain the correct Lat and Long coordinates – usually given in decimal degrees. 

Long-press over the AC Lat/Long field (next to the AC Use Map button) and enter the new Lat/Long coordinates obtained from Google Maps or elsewhere. See below for conversion web site if Lat and Long are in decimal degrees.

Conversion of decimal Degrees to Degrees Minutes Seconds

Rapid Tables – external site

iPad/Mac

As iPhone but the process is different (because the keyboard obscures the Place field).