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[Software     name]  Location Search Ver.2.1
[Registered   name]  GeoSearch.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is an app that uses open data on address data at the town-district level (277,543 entries) for the entire country.

 You can obtain the necessary location information (latitude and longitude) from partial names such as prefectures, cities, wards, towns, and villages.

 The selected data can be displayed on Google Maps.

 It can also be used to enter locations into the Memory Walk software (https://www.vector.co.jp/soft/winnt/art/se523308.html).


+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\GeoSearch.exe     : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run GeoSearch.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "Location Search".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 An environment where Internet services can be used is required.

 Data may not be available depending on the network environment.

 Google Maps is copyrighted, so please use it for personal use only.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 Launch the app, specify the place name in either prefecture, city, ward, town, or village, and press the search button.

 Click on the relevant data item to sort in descending or ascending order.

 Select the relevant data list and press the "Map" button to display Google Maps in your browser.

 To select multiple items, press the Shift or Ctrl key simultaneously, or to select all, press Ctrl+A.

 Alternatively, right-click and select "Open in Google Maps" or "Copy to clipboard."

 Click the latitude and longitude labels in the bottom left to copy the coordinates to the clipboard.

 The following functions are assigned to the keyboard.

  Ctrl +A : Select all
  Ctrl +C : Copy text to clipboard


+ Version history.

    Ver.2.1   2026.1.25

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.2.0   2025.4.16

    - Added English resources.

    Ver.1.9   2025.3.1

    - Supported control updates.

    Ver.1.8   2023.5.28

    - Changed module configuration from Forms to WPF.
    - Displayed markers when opening in Google Maps.

    Ver.1.7   2023.5.10

    - Updated regional database.

    Ver.1.6   2023.1.19

    - Excluded Windows 8 from supported models.
    - Changed .NET Framework version to 4.8.

    Ver.1.5   2022.12.8

    - Updated regional database.
    - Supported dark mode switching for Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.1.4   2022.8.10

    - Updated regional database.

    Ver.1.3   2022.5.22

    - Supports DPI for each monitor.

    Ver.1.2   2021.11.11

    - Confirmed to work with Windows 11 retail version.
    - Rebuilt with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Community.

    Ver.1.1   2021.7.10

    - Added right-click menu.
    - Supports left-right swapping of items.
    - Made it possible to select multiple data.
    - Save/restore previous place names.
    - Made it possible to sort by region, latitude, and longitude.

    Ver.1.0   2021.7.6

    - First version released

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

 License for Geolonia address data: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.ja


+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://geolonia.github.io/japanese-addresses/

    https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/directions

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

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