Non-US Geocoding Databases

Non-US geocoding databases contain the data necessary to perform geocoding and reverse geocoding for locations outside the U.S.

Note: If you install multiple databases, install each database to a separate folder.

To install the international geocoding databases you need to meet the following requirements:

  • You must have Java 8 installed.
  • You must point your JAVA_HOME environment variable to your JDK 1.8 installation location.
  1. Download the database from the Pitney Bowes Software eStore using the link provided in the release announcement or welcome email. You can also download the database from the technical support web site, www.g1.com/support.
  2. The database is downloaded as a zip file. Unzip the database before proceeding with the installation.
  3. Change the working directory to the bin directory of where Spectrum™ Technology Platform is installed.
  4. Source the "setup" bourne shell script to setup the environment by typing the following command:
    . ./setup
  5. Execute the dbloader.bin script.
  6. Follow the prompts as the script verifies your environment and database location.
    Note: Do not install geocoding databases on a network drive. Doing so can cause performance problems.
  7. After you install the database files, use either the Database Resource tool in the Management Console or the Global Geocode CLI database commands to define the database as a resource. For more information, see the Administration Guide.