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''Hint: if If your addresses are way off, move the map towards the approximate location.'' === Hints correct and tips === To improve geocodingcomplete, you can change these settings in the [[Options]]to further improve the results:
→How we geocode
RouteXL sends your addresses to one of these awesome third-party geocoding services: Bing, Google, Here, Mapbox, Mapquest, Nominatim and Photon. You can select your preferred geocoder in the [[options]]. There is no good or bad, each geocoder has its own strengths and weaknesses. Their performance may vary in various regions and with various [[address format]] styles.
=== Location based Hints and tips ===
To improve geocoding, the first thing you should check is your input. If you're in Europe you your addresses are probably not interested in addresses in the USAcorrect or not complete, unless you plan a holiday road trip. RouteXL filters some geocoding results finding them on distance based on your locationthe map will be problematic. Some geocoders use your location to bias Addresses may show up in the search resultswrong place or not at all. Your location is determined by Make sure you use the preferred [[User interface|map centeraddress format]].
* Change the preferred geocoder from the dropdown list. Some of the geocoders may set usage limits, as they often offer it as a free service. Selecting another geocoding service may impact address finding drastically.
* Enable precise address checking. You'll get a warning if an address did not provide a exact position, but an approximate, i.e. zip code area.
=== Location based ===
If you're in Europe you are probably not interested in addresses in the USA, unless you plan a holiday road trip. RouteXL filters some geocoding results on distance based on your location. Some geocoders use your location to bias the search results. Your location is determined by the [[User interface|map center]].
''Hint: if addresses are way off, move the map towards the approximate location.''
=== Testing ===
