# Create Geolocation elements

A Geolocation represents the physical location of a network element. When you create a Geolocation, select the elements that belong to it.

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## Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
2. Browse to Other Elements > Geolocations.
3. Right-click Geolocations, then select New Geolocation.
4. Enter the Name and Address.
5. To define the Coordinates, select an option:
   - To automatically resolve the Geolocation coordinates, click Resolve from Address.
   - Enter the Latitude and Longitude in Decimal Degrees format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°).
6. Click the Content tab, then select the elements that belong to the Geolocation.
7. Click OK.

## Geolocation Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to define the properties of a Geolocation.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
General tab
Name | The name of the element.
Address section
Street Address | Enter the street address.
City | Enter the city.
Postal Code | Enter the postal code.
State/Region | Enter the state/region.
Country | Enter the country.
Coordinates section
Latitude | Enter the latitude in decimal degree format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°).
Longitude | Enter the longitude in decimal degree format (for example, latitude 49.5000° and longitude -123.5000°).
Resolve from Address | Automatically resolves the Geolocation coordinates.
Comment (Optional) | A comment for your own reference.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
Content tab
Resources pane. You can drag and drop elements from this pane.
Filter | Allows you to filter the elements shown.
Up | Navigates up one level in the navigation hierarchy. Not available at the top level of the navigation hierarchy.
Tools | A menu that contains various options, such as for creating new elements or showing elements that have been moved to the Trash.
Content | Shows the selected elements. Click Add to add an element to the list, or Remove to remove the selected element.