Custom Options
The following table lists the options that are unique for USA. These custom fields are optional , and unless otherwise noted, they are available for both Geocoding and Reverse Geocoding. For the standard set of options available to all countries and their definitions, see the chapters covering Global Geocode and Global Reverse Geocode.
Option Name | Description |
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Global Geocode options: Matching tab > Search Criteria | |
Search Area |
These options set the search constraints to use when matching. These can assist in finding a match when the input address contains limited or inaccurate city or ZIP Code information.
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Search Radius Distance |
Note: In Global Reverse Geocode, the Search Distance is a Global Defaults
option.
Then enter the radius value in the Search Radius Distance input textfield and select your unit of measurement using the dropdown menu. |
Search on first letter of Street Name |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Check for first letter Missing/Wrong |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Global Geocode options: Matching tab > Conflicting input | |
Prefer Zip over City |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Prefer PO Box over Street Address |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Firm name lookup |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Global Geocode options: Matching tab > Find Options | |
Building Search on Address Line |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Allow Ranged Address Numbers |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Street Locator |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Global Geocode options: Geocoding tab | |
ZIP Code Centroid Level | A ZIP Code centroid match returns the center point of an area
defined by one of the following types of ZIP Codes:
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Calculate Centerline projection of point | Computes the closest point on the
street from the parcel point. Default = disabled.
Note: This feature requires that a point-level
geocoding dataset is installed.
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Centerline Offset |
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Global Geocode options: Return Values tab | |
Mixed case output address | Returns candidate information in mixed case rather than uppercase. Default = mixed case. |
Output corrected last line | Corrects elements of the output lastline, providing a good ZIP Code or close
match on the soundex even if the address would not match or was non-existent.
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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Return coordinates as integer | Returns the LAT and LON custom output fields
as integer values in millionths of degrees. The default is the LAT
and LON custom output fields are returned as decimal values.
Note: Supported only in forward geocoding.
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For information about the return fields for USA, see Custom Output Fields. | |
Global Reverse Geocode options: Reverse Geocoding tab | |
Find Options | These options set the constraints to use when matching.
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Global Reverse Geocode options: Return Values tab | |
For information about the return fields for USA, see Custom Output Fields. |