The WWBOTA National Coordinator Manager is a professional tool designed for national coordinators to:

• Review and manage bunker proposals submitted for their country/scheme
• Add new bunkers with precise GPS coordinates using an interactive map
• Prevent duplicates with automatic proximity detection
• Track submissions with status monitoring (pending, added to master list
• Import/Export CSV for bulk operations and backups

Step 1: Open the Add Bunker Tab

Click the "➕ Add New Bunker" button in the navigation bar.

Step 2: Select Your Scheme

Choose the appropriate scheme from the dropdown. The system will remember your last selection.

• For UKBOTA, a second dropdown appears to select the UK prefix (B/G-, B/GM-, B/GW-, B/GI-, B/GU-, B/GJ-, B/GD-)
• The system defaults to B/G- and remembers your last UK prefix choice

Step 3: Smart Reference Generation

The reference system automatically:

• ✨ Suggests the next available number based on existing bunkers and proposals
• 🔍 Validates in real-time that your 4-digit number is unique
• ✅ Shows green checkmark when reference is available
• ❌ Shows red error if reference already exists

Format: Enter exactly 4 digits with leading zeros (e.g., 0001, 0042, 1234)

Step 4: Enter Bunker Details

1. Bunker Name: Provide a descriptive name
2. Bunker Type: Select from Cold War, WWII, WWI, Nuclear, Military, Government, or Other

Step 5: Set Location on Map

1. Click anywhere on the map to place an orange pin (cursor changes to crosshair)
2. Drag the pin to fine-tune the exact position
3. Coordinates and Maidenhead locator update automatically
4. Blue clustered markers show existing bunkers from the API master list
5. Yellow markers show pending proposals

Step 6: Check for Duplicates

If any bunkers are within 500m, you'll see:

• ⚠️ Yellow warning banner above the form
• 📊 Distance list showing exact separation
• 🟠 Orange circle showing activation radius on map

Step 7: Submit

Click "✅ Submit". The proposal will appear in the Proposals tab with "Pending" status.

Exporting to CSV

1. Go to the "View Proposals" tab
2. Click "📤 Export to CSV"
3. A CSV file downloads with all proposals including ID, user info, coordinates, and status
4. Use for backups, Excel analysis, or sharing with other coordinators

Importing from CSV

Required Column Order (must be exact):

scheme, reference, name, type, latitude, longitude, locator

1. Prepare your CSV file with the 7 columns in the exact order above
2. First row must be the header row (will be skipped)
3. Click "📁 Import from CSV" in the View Proposals tab
4. Select your CSV file
5. The system validates and imports all bunkers
6. Success message shows how many were imported (e.g., "✅ 15 bunkers imported successfully!")

CSV Format Requirements

Column	Description	Example
scheme	Scheme code	UKBOTA, 9ABOTA, FBOTA
reference	Full bunker reference	B/G-0001, B/F-0042
name	Bunker name	Churchill War Rooms
type	Bunker type	WWII, Cold War, Nuclear
latitude	Decimal latitude	51.5034
longitude	Decimal longitude	-0.1276
locator	Maidenhead (6 chars)	IO91wm

Complete CSV Example

scheme,reference,name,type,latitude,longitude,locator UKBOTA,B/G-0001,Churchill War Rooms,WWII,51.5034,-0.1276,IO91wm UKBOTA,B/GM-0001,Scottish Bunker,Cold War,55.9533,-3.1883,IO85wx 9ABOTA,B/9A-0001,Malta Test Bunker,Nuclear,35.8989,14.5146,JM75vv FBOTA,B/F-0042,French Command Post,Military,48.8566,2.3522,JN18eu

Important Notes

• ✅ First row MUST be the header row (it gets skipped)
• ✅ All 7 columns are required in exact order
• ✅ Each row must have at least 7 comma-separated values
• ✅ Imported bunkers default to "Pending" status
• ✅ Imports are attributed to the current logged-in user (or "Guest" if public access enabled)
• ⚠️ System does NOT check for duplicate references during import - use the smart reference system when adding manually

Changing Status

Administrators can change proposal status:

• Click the status dropdown in the Actions column
• Select: Pending, Added
• Status updates immediately

Deleting Proposals

Administrators can delete incorrect or duplicate submissions:

• Click the "🗑️ Delete" button
• Confirm the deletion
• Proposal is permanently removed

Coordinator View

National Coordinators (non-admin) can:

• View all proposals
• Submit new bunker proposals
• Export data to CSV
• Cannot change status or delete (admin only)

View Map (Read-Only)

Accessible via the "🗺️ View Map" button, this is a read-only map for browsing and reviewing bunker locations:

• ✅ View all current bunkers (blue clusters)
• ✅ View all pending proposals (yellow markers)
• ✅ Toggle between street and satellite view
• ✅ Show/hide API bunkers and proposals
• ❌ Cannot place pins or submit proposals
• ❌ No editing or interaction

Add Bunker Map (Interactive)

Accessible via the "➕ Add New Bunker" button, this is the full interactive map:

• ✅ Click to place orange pin
• ✅ Drag pin to adjust position
• ✅ Auto-fills coordinates and Maidenhead locator
• ✅ Shows proximity warnings for nearby bunkers
• ✅ Displays activation radius circle
• ✅ Submit new bunker proposals

Use Case: Use View Map when you just want to browse locations without accidentally placing pins. Use Add Bunker map when you're actively submitting new proposals.

The "🌍 Public Access" toggle (top right corner, admin only) controls who can access this tool and submit bunker proposals.

When DISABLED (default):

• 🔒 Only National Coordinators and Administrators can access the tool
• 🔒 Only these users can submit bunker proposals
• 🔒 Non-logged-in users see "Access Restricted" message

When ENABLED:

• 🌐 Anyone can access the tool (even non-logged-in guests)
• 🌐 Anyone can submit bunker proposals
• 🌐 Anyone can upload CSV files
• 🌐 Guest submissions are labeled as "Guest User"
• ⚠️ All submissions still default to "Pending" status
• ⚠️ Only admins can approve/reject/delete proposals

Recommended Use:

Enable public access when:

• Running a community campaign to collect bunker locations
• Allowing club members to submit proposals without WordPress accounts
• Crowdsourcing bunker data from the public

Security Note: All public submissions require admin approval before being added to the official database. The tool remains secure even with public access enabled.

Yes! The system uses your browser's local storage to remember:

• ✅ Last selected scheme - Automatically selected next time you add a bunker
• ✅ Last UK prefix (for UKBOTA) - Defaults to your last choice (B/G-, B/GM-, etc.)

How it works: When you select a scheme, it's saved to your browser. The next time you visit the Add Bunker tab, your last scheme is pre-selected, saving you time.

Privacy: These preferences are stored only in your browser and are never sent to the server.