Graticule Postcode Searching Toolkits
- Allow fast integration of find-my-nearest functions into applications or websites;
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Three similar toolkits for integration into your preferred development environment:-
- PHPostcode
- ASPostcode
- VBPostcode
- Correctly formats postcodes in the UK;
- Derive Easting and Northing coordinates of centre of postcode sector or postcode unit;
- Find straight-line distance between postcode centres in the UK;
- Use your database to show customers the nearest outlet location to their home address;
- Limits queries to a set number of results to prevent server overload;
- Can use postcode sector or unit data.
Technical Information
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PHPostcode
- Requires PHP and supporting web-server (e.g. Apache, IIS)
- Requires PEAR::DB PHP extension if integrating to database (not needed for postcode co-ordinate look-up or distance calculation)
- 50MB of disk space (unit data version)
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ASPostcode
- Requires ASP enabled web-server
- 50MB of disk space (unit data version)
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VBPostcode
- Requires .NET 2.0 framework or above
- 40MB of disk space (unit data version)
Licences
- Graticule provides licences for software and data on an annual basis.
- Graticule includes 60 days of technical support by email with toolkits.
- Purchased as a single product, either PHPostcode, ASPostcode, or VBPostcode with included data.
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