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We have developed a downloadable desktop client for the USC WebGIS Geocoder. This
application allows you to process single addresses or databases of addresses in
the same way as the services provided by this site. Several more advanced
configuration options are available in this desktop application that offer
a bit more flexibility to the advanced user to control the geocoding strategy used.
We have not created any documentation for this tool yet, so if you have any
questions please just contact us.
The geocoding desktop client connects to the same geocoding engine on this site
using the Geocoding API we have made available.
Making use of this API requires an API Key that is available on your
account profile page. You will
need to enter this information into the Setting page of the desktop geocoding client, on the server tab.
The geocoding desktop client is a work in progress, as is the geocoding engine and the geocoding API
so we can not guarantee that your results will be accurate or that the service will always be available
and will not change. In the event that the engine, service, or API changes, you should return to this site and
obtain the newest version of the geocoding desktop client.
If you can live with these shortcomings and the experimental nature of the geocoder, the service, and the
desktop application, download the latest version of the client from the links below.
If you run into any problems or have any suggestions or kudos, please let us know.
Prerequisites
Before you will be able to use the software without it crashing, you will need to install the
following three Microsoft programs that provide the underlying data connectivity functions and spatial data types used in the desktop geocoding client.
Required database drivers
1 - 2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components
2 - Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Native Client (x86)
or
(x64)
Required data types
3 - Microsoft SQL Server System CLR Types (x86)
or
(x64)
Sources
1 is part of Microsoft Office 2007,
while 2 and 3 are part of the
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack.
Application versions
Version 2.92 - 11/04/2009 - 32 Bit version
(64 Bit version)
Update to use the new SOAP API Version 2.92
Version 2.91 - 09/29/2009
Update to use the new SOAP API Version 2.91
Version 2.9 - 09/10/2009
Update to use the new SOAP API Version 2.9
Version 2.7 - 05/15/2009
Update to use the new SOAP API Version 2.7
Version 2.6 - 05/11/2009
Update to use the SOAP API Version 2.6
Version 1.2 - 12/08/2008
Update to use the SOAP API Version 2.0
Version 1.1 - 10/22/2008
Initial pilot launch of the desktop client
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