Manually Locate Features on Google Earth Background Map

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The locate features using the integrated GPS is a useful tool.  What I think 
would be great is if it were possible to manually locate a feature on a Google 
Earth map.  

I envision the tool working something like this:
1. You click a button and it takes you to a Google Earth Map view centered on 
your current GPS location.
2. You have the ability to zoom and pan, then click on a location for the 
feature.
3. The program confirms the location, then takes you back to the form to enter 
data about the feature.

This would be useful where you can select a feature on an aerial with greater 
accuracy than what the GPS can provide.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by stayn...@gmail.com on 17 Feb 2011 at 6:10

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I would support the ability to locate a point on a map (not necessarily Google 
Earth).

AND 

to be able to 'nudge' a suggested point (whether gathered manually, by GPS, 
mobile mast location or WiFi location)

I'm interetsed in points adjacent to roads and rivers - so it is important that 
the point is 'located' on the correct side!

Kirby

Original comment by kirby.ja...@gmail.com on 18 Feb 2011 at 3:28

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This would be very handy in cities or areas with bad GPS reception but with 
good landmarks.

Original comment by plorc...@gmail.com on 20 Feb 2011 at 6:52

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Original comment by wbrune...@gmail.com on 1 Mar 2011 at 5:06

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• Removed labels: Type-Defect

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odk collect v1.1.7 can show your location on a map and will use gps, wifi and 
cell tower localization. choosing of a location on a map is not yet supported. 
this is primarily because google maps doesn't work offline.

Original comment by yanokwa on 2 May 2011 at 11:21

• Changed state: Fixed