DK - Geocoding
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Q10739 -  Please explain the difference between the two address geocoding parsing methods supported in the DK. The DK and IS products contain two address geocoding parsing method. The old method is . Parse, which is demonstrated in DK Geocoding sample in DK sample set # 2. The new and better method is . ParseEx ... (Modified: 2007-06-15)

Q10274 -  What is the DK search logic when performing geocoded street address queries? Basic geocoding delivers the estimated position of each street number based on the known first and last street addresses on each side of each block or each street. Locations can also be searched based on street crossings. ... (Modified: 2004-12-21)

Q10273 -  Does the geocoded address standardization (parsing) functionality in the DK help in situations in which the user misspells a street name? No. But a developer can enhance the address standardization functionality in the DK with the use of a soundex algorithm and a dictionary of common abbreviations. ... (Modified: 2006-02-17)

Q10772 -  Does the DK geocoding functionality provide the means to specify the distance of the address point from the street? Sometimes the shape layers (census-tracts) do not line-up perfectly and moving the point 50-100ft perpendicular from the line can ensure the point is geocoded correctly. Yes. Use the ... (Modified: 2007-09-26)

Q10597 -  Does the DK geocoding/address query functionality support only polylines or also point layers? The DK geocoding functionality supports both polylines (like with the TIGER data commonly used in the U.S.A. and geocoded point layers. Geocoded point layers, in which the coordinates of each point represe ... (Modified: 2004-12-21)

Q10272 -  When setting up a street address geocoding application, how do I load the vector street layers into a database? What kind of database works with the DK? There are two options: i) use a normal vector coverage in a SHP, MIF or other file type for the street layers or ii) "export" the vector street lay ... (Modified: 2004-12-10)

Q10461 -  The DK geocoding seems to be working fine, except that my addressees are sometimes found on the wrong side of the street. What's wrong? Probably some street vectors in your data are organized in the opposite (wrong) direction. Change your numbering arrangement with something like this: geoCoder.LFro ... (Modified: 2003-11-21)

Q10594 -  Does the DK allow me to define the information that is used in geocoded street address search? Yes. The DK geocoding search rules are based on regular expressions and address search formulas which are defined by the DK developer. For example, you might choose to use the zip code, city name, or state ... (Modified: 2004-12-21)

Q10411 -  When querying for geocoded street addresses, how does the DK parse multiple incidences of exactly the same address? What are the possibilities? The address parsing support in the DK 8.x version offers a choice between i) first match, ii) all match, and iii) match based on geographical pattern, e.g. ... (Modified: 2006-12-11)