From version 1.00.19.284 Influence has been able to integrate with GetAddress.io to perform postcode lookup of addresses within the database. It is a simple, quick, reliable way to ensure accurate addresses by entering a postcode.
Version 1.00.21.134 updated this with the latest API information.
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System Setup
In order to use the postcode lookup service, you will require a subscription with GetAddress.io
The basic process is:
- Sign up with GetAddress.io and receive your unique API key
- Store your API Key in the parameters in your Influence database.
That's it!
Details
Step 1
- Go To GetAddress.io and choose a plan to suit your needs. The basic plan allows 50 postcode lookups per day, other plans allow more.
- Once you have signed up, you will receive an email with your API Key.
Step 2
- Login to your Influence database with the userID 'ADM'
- Go to Maintenance > Setup > Parameters, choose File > Open and select the parameter set SYA - Address Formatting. Open the [Text] tab and store your API Key.
Once done, press [OK] to save the details.
That's it. The setup is now done.
| IMPORTANT: We recommend that you keep a note of your getaddress.io account details as you will need these in order to manage your getaddress account. We (influence) do not hold or store these details within the database. |
How It Works
Using the address lookup is really simple. On any address field in Influence, simply enter the postcode into the relevant field, then click the [...] button.
e.g. If you entered TR19 7AA then clicked [...] the system will then display a Select Address box and you can just use the drop-down list to choose the relevant address.
That's it.
Graeme Orchard
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