FAQ
Finding Places
Finding Places
OMN includes a powerful Find feature with a database of over 250,000 place names for location searching.
Basic Search
- Open the Find panel
- Type at least 3 characters
- Press the Search button or hit Return
Using Search Results
On Desktop (PC/macOS)
Search results display:
- Place name
- Grid reference (in your configured format)
- Distance from the current map centre
To navigate to a result:
- Select an item and press Goto, or
- Double-click on an item to view it on the map
On Mobile (iOS/Android)
- Tap an item to display it on the map
- Tap the Info button for more information about a specific result
Search Types
OMN can search for:
- Places: Towns, villages, landmarks
- Road names: Streets and roads
- Postcodes: UK postcode search
- Grid references: Direct OS grid reference input
Offline Search
The Find feature can work offline using downloaded place name data. See the Getting Started guide for information on setting up offline search.