Creating a Search Datasets

To create a new functionality profile:

  1. Click the Create New button.
    The New Search Datasets page appears.
  2. Enter the name of the search dataset in the Name textbox.
  3. Click on the Add Files button to add latest address dataset file. The Open dialog box appears
  4. You can enter the name of the text file in the File Name field and click Open to add the file.
    The file name and its properties are displayed on the screen.
    Note: If your search dataset contains international or special characters make sure that the file is saved with UTF-8 encoding rather than ANSI or another format.
  5. You can modify the following properties of the file.
    OptionDescription
    Address Column The number of the column in the delimited text file that contains the address data.
    X-cordinate column
    The number of the column in the delimited text file that contains the X coordinate of the address/location point.
    Note: The X coordinate must be in the same coordinate system as was specified when the locator dataset was configured.
    Y-coordinate column

    The number of the column in the delimited text file that contains the Y coordinate of the address/location point.

    Note: The Y coordinate must be in the same coordinate system as was specified when the locator dataset was configured.
    First row is header Select if you want to make first row as header.
    Delimeter Type Use the Delimiter Type In the File section to select the character used to delimit columns in the text file. You may select Comma, Semicolon, Tab, or Bar (Pipe).
    Coordinate System Select the coordinate system from the drop-down list for selected address dataset to select between epsg:3857, epsg:4326, epsg:27700 or enter your own value. The coordinate chosen must be the same as used in your CSV file for the X and Y values and is used to correctly display locations of addresses once the CSV has been uploaded. You can change the coordinate each time you upload data if needed.
  6. Click the Upload button to upload the file.
  7. Click Save to save the new functionality profile. It is listed on the left-hand side of the screen under the Functionality Profiles.
  8. Click Cancel to move back to previous page without creating functionality profile.