Part 4 - Cache webpages
Submitted by rediguana on Mon, 2007-02-12 21:45.
- If there is no container and logbook, it is a Virtual cache. Multi-cache and Mystery cache types should only be used if there is a container and logbook at the final cache location.
- Consider Pocket Query users - some formulas can get mixed up or not be as easy to read when the cache page is distributed by a pocket query. Try and make the formatting of your formulas as simple as possible. If you page makes references to the background image, you may want to provide a little more guidance in the text or hint as these images are not downloaded in pocket queries.
- If there are 3 or more additional waypoints that are useful - such as carparks, waypoints or different legs of a multi-cache, please provide a link to a GPX file containing the coordinates. It is quicker to download the waypoints rather than enter them manually. If you don't know how, the Society can help, including with hosting on the gps.org.nz website.
- Hints on the cache page are there to allow you to find the cache relatively easily. It should be specific and can direct you to the cache. If you can't provide a specific hint that directs a finder to the cache, then consider placing the cache in a location that is better suited to hinting at its location, and possibly marking the cache location it in a subtle manner. Also, more detailed hints should be provided for caches that are time-consuming to access and may not be easily returned to.
- If you are placing a cache that utilises a number of pictures, please provide a link to a zip file that contains all the pictures for download. This makes it easier for people to place the images on their PDA. If it is a geometry cache, name each file with the waypoint and distance - e.g. A125.jpg, A400.jpg, B235.jpg.
