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Mark Search

Mark search lets you find survey marks by their name or identifier. This page covers how the search engine matches your query, how case sensitivity works, and how the Layer Manager affects which results you see.

How matching works​

When you type a query in the Mark search tab, Benchmrk performs a partial match against mark names and identifiers within the active jurisdiction. This means you don't need to type the full mark ID — a substring is enough.

For example, searching for TS 68 in NSW will return marks like TS 6844, TS 6801, and any other mark whose ID contains that substring.

Case sensitivity​

Mark search is case-insensitive by default. Searching for ts 6844, TS 6844, or Ts 6844 all return the same results. This applies to both the mark name and any alternative identifiers stored in the jurisdiction's data schema.

Match priority​

Results are ordered by relevance:

  1. Exact matches — If your query matches a mark ID exactly, that result appears first.
  2. Prefix matches — Marks whose ID starts with your query rank higher.
  3. Substring matches — Marks containing your query anywhere in the ID appear last.

Layer Manager interaction​

The Layer Manager controls which mark types are visible on the map. This visibility setting also affects search results.

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If a mark type is hidden in the Layer Manager, marks of that type will not appear in search results even if they match your query. If you're getting fewer results than expected, check that the relevant mark types are enabled.

How it works​

  1. You type a query in the Mark search tab.
  2. The search engine finds all matching marks in the active jurisdiction.
  3. Results are filtered against the Layer Manager's active symbology — only marks whose type is currently visible are returned.
  4. The filtered results are displayed in the results panel.

Example scenario​

Suppose you search for PM 123 in NSW with only "Permanent Survey Marks" enabled in the Layer Manager. If PM 12345 is a permanent survey mark, it appears in results. But if PM 12367 is a trigonometric station and that type is hidden, it won't show up — even though it matches your query.

Tips for effective mark searches​

  • Use the shortest unique prefix — Typing TS 68 is faster than TS 6844 and still narrows results quickly.
  • Check your jurisdiction — Mark IDs are jurisdiction-specific. A mark ID valid in NSW won't return results if you have VIC selected.
  • Review Layer Manager filters — If you expect a result but don't see it, open the Layer Manager and ensure the relevant mark type is visible.
  • Try alternative identifiers — Some marks have multiple IDs (e.g. a historical name and a modern identifier). Try both if your first search returns nothing.
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For a broader search that includes location context, consider using Address Search or Coordinate Search instead.

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