Difference between revisions of "Cache page"
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Here's an example of a [[cache page]]: http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga0072 | Here's an example of a [[cache page]]: http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga0072 | ||
| − | + | The page is broken into several sections. | |
| − | * The name of the [[cache]]. An orange name means that the cache is has been [[Recommended_cache | recommended]] by others. | + | |
| − | * | + | == Top Section == |
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| + | The top section lists; | ||
| + | * The name of the [[cache]], along with it's location and state. An orange name means that the cache is has been [[Recommended_cache | recommended]] by others. | ||
| + | * The cache [[owner]], date of placement and waypoint number. For Geocaching Australia caches this number has a GA prefix. Groundspeak caches have a GC prefix. | ||
| + | * Other cachers who may be [[watch a cache | watching]] or planning to do the cache. | ||
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| + | == Cache details == | ||
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| + | This section lists the following information; | ||
| + | * [[Difficulty_and_terrain|Difficulty]] and [[Difficulty_and_terrain|Terrain]] ratings. | ||
| + | * [[Cache_type]] | ||
| + | * Container [[size]] | ||
| + | * [[Coordinates]] in Lat/Lon DD MM.mmm format with [[wgs84]] datum. | ||
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| + | == Description == | ||
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| + | This section lists information that may be required to find the cache. It may also contain details on the history of the location , out line the theme of a [[themed cache]] or outline the specifics of game play for mystery or multi-caches. | ||
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| + | For Groundspeak caches, this section provides details on how to view those caches at their native hoosting site (geocaching.com) | ||
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| + | == Hints == | ||
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| + | This section may contain hints to use if you have difficulty finding the cache out in the field. Hints are Encoded in [[Rot 13]] encoding. A Decryption Table is provided for those who cache with a print out of the cache page. A Decode button is also provided for online viewing or paperless caching. | ||
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| + | == Logs == | ||
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| + | This section lists the various logs made against the cache, grouped by month, with the most recent at the top. | ||
Revision as of 22:08, 24 November 2006
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This page contains information specific to Geocaching Australia. |
The cache page on Geocaching Australia gives you details and links about the cache.
Here's an example of a cache page: http://geocaching.com.au/cache/ga0072
The page is broken into several sections.
Top Section
The top section lists;
- The name of the cache, along with it's location and state. An orange name means that the cache is has been recommended by others.
- The cache owner, date of placement and waypoint number. For Geocaching Australia caches this number has a GA prefix. Groundspeak caches have a GC prefix.
- Other cachers who may be watching or planning to do the cache.
Cache details
This section lists the following information;
- Difficulty and Terrain ratings.
- Cache_type
- Container size
- Coordinates in Lat/Lon DD MM.mmm format with wgs84 datum.
Description
This section lists information that may be required to find the cache. It may also contain details on the history of the location , out line the theme of a themed cache or outline the specifics of game play for mystery or multi-caches.
For Groundspeak caches, this section provides details on how to view those caches at their native hoosting site (geocaching.com)
Hints
This section may contain hints to use if you have difficulty finding the cache out in the field. Hints are Encoded in Rot 13 encoding. A Decryption Table is provided for those who cache with a print out of the cache page. A Decode button is also provided for online viewing or paperless caching.
Logs
This section lists the various logs made against the cache, grouped by month, with the most recent at the top.
