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Your first search

This quick walkthrough takes you from launching Benchmrk to viewing the details of a survey control mark. It should take less than a minute.

Step 1: Launch the app​

Open Benchmrk on your iPhone or iPad. If you have not yet signed in, enter your credentials or use Face ID / Touch ID.

Step 2: Select your jurisdiction​

If this is your first time using the app, you will be prompted to select a jurisdiction. Choose the state or territory where you want to search for marks.

To change your jurisdiction later, tap the Profile icon and select Jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction selection

Step 3: Search for a mark​

Tap the Search bar at the top of the map screen. You can search by:

  • Mark name — e.g. "Mount Keira"
  • Mark ID — e.g. a nine-figure number for VIC, or a mark name for other jurisdictions
  • Address — e.g. "123 George Street, Sydney"

Type your search term and tap a result from the list.

Search results

tip

If you are unsure of the exact mark name, try searching by a partial name or nearby address. The app will show marks in the vicinity.

Step 4: View mark details​

After selecting a search result, the map centres on the mark and a summary card appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap the card to open the full details panel.

The details panel shows:

  • Horizontal data — coordinates in GDA2020 and GDA94, including MGA easting and northing
  • Vertical data — AHD height, vertical order, and uncertainty
  • Mark details — type, status, condition, and jurisdiction-specific metadata

Mark details panel

Step 5: Take action​

From the details panel, you can:

  • Tap Navigate to get turn-by-turn directions to the mark
  • Tap Export to download mark data in CSV, DXF, or PDF format
  • Tap AR to view the mark in augmented reality

What's next?​

  • Learn about all Jurisdictions and their data sources
  • Explore the Deep dive section for detailed feature documentation
  • Try the Tutorials for step-by-step guides
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