Global Type Ahead Sample Web Application

The Global Type Ahead stage is packaged with a sample web application that demonstrates the Global Type Ahead features and functionality. Global Type Ahead automatically suggests addresses as you type and immediately returns candidates based on your input. You can then select your candidate from the presented candidate list.

Note: Before using the sample web application, add a Global Type Ahead database resource in Management Console and save the database resource in the Global Type Ahead Service.
To use the Global Type Ahead sample web application:
  1. Be sure the Spectrum™ Technology Platform server is running.
  2. Open a web browser and go to: http://<servername>:<port>/globaltypeahead. For example, if your server is named "myserver" and your server uses the default HTTP port 8080, you would go to: http://myserver:8080/globaltypeahead. You can also find the sample web application for Global Type Ahead on the Spectrum™ landing page under Spectrum™ Data Quality.
    Note: This site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.
  3. When the login screen appears, enter your user name and password.
  4. Press OK.
  5. Select a database from the drop-down list.
  6. Select a country from the drop-down list.
  7. Select the maximum number of candidates to display as you type addresses.
  8. Select the appropriate match type.
  9. Type an address in the address field. Address candidates display as you type. As you type more specific address information, the results are refined to display more relevant candidates.
  10. You can filter results by providing a city, state, or postal code.
  11. Select from the list of suggested addresses.
  12. The selected address displays in the Search Result box.
  13. To search for another address, click Reset to clear the fields.