Adding ZIP codes that are not included in the standard geocoding tables.

Adding ZIP codes that are not included in the standard geocoding tables.

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Article ID: KB0083859

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Spotfire Analyst All supported versions
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Description

Customer may have ZIP codes in their data that are not plotted in their map chart when using Spotfire geocoding tables.  In the interest of performance, Spotfire only uses the data provided by Geonames to create the geocoding tables. Smaller cities/towns often have ZIP codes that are not recognized outside of the region, which are not included.

 
 
 

Issue/Introduction

Adding ZIP codes that are not included in the standard geocoding tables.

Environment

All supported environments

Resolution

In order to add more zip codes, create new custom geocoding tables as described in the Help files under "Setting Up New Geocoding Tables".

Additional Information

 http://www.geonames.org/postal-codes/