GeoCoder Object

Important Announcements

None

General Information

Release Frequency: Quarterly

Release Date: Monday of the last full work week of the month.

Next Release Date: January 27, 2025

• GeoCoder Object Wiki Page
• Important Advisory
• GeoCoder Object: Update
• GeoCoder Object: FAQ
• GeoCoder Object Quick Start Guide

• GeoCoder Object Result Codes

• For free technical support please call us at 1-800-MELISSA ext. 4 (1-800-635-4772 ext. 4) or email us at tech@melissa.com.

• To purchase the GeoCoder Object contact Melissa data sales department at 1-800-MELISSA ext. 3 (1-800-635-4772 ext. 3).

Build History

2024.Q4

Released on October 21, 2024

Geocoder Object Version 17426

Added

• Updated internal libraries.

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	10/15/2024

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2024.Q3

Released on July 22, 2024

Geocoder Object Version 17390

Added

• None

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	07/15/2024

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2024.Q2

Released on April 22, 2024

Geocoder Object Version 17390

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• Introducing new 2023 Census keys.

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	04/15/2024

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2024.Q1

Released on January 22, 2024

Geocoder Object Version 17390

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• Fixed a crash in GetOutputParameter("CensusKeyYYYY") when Zip input string has a single or double quote.

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	01/15/2024

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• gcc34_32bit, gcc34_64bit, gcc41_32bit, gcc41_64bit objects

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2023.Q4

Released on: October 23, 2023

Geocoder Object Version 17333

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• Improved our Canadian Geo Points.

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	10/15/2023

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• We also removed our old Unix installers.

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2023.Q2

Released on: April 24, 2023

Geocoder Object Version 17333

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• None

Changed

• Updated State legislative districts embody the upper (senate—SLDU) and lower (house—SLDL) chambers of the state legislatures.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• We also removed our old Unix installers.

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2023.Q3

Released on: July 24, 2023

GeoCoder Object Version 17333

We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• None

Changed

Database	Date
National Database	07/15/2023

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed our old Unix installers

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2023.Q2

Released on: April 24, 2023

GeoCoder Object Version 17333

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• None

Changed

• Updated State legislative districts embody the upper (senate—SLDU) and lower (house—SLDL) chambers of the state legislatures.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed our old Unix installers

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2023.Q1

Released on: January 23, 2023

GeoCoder Object Version 17333

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• None

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed our old Unix installers

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2022.Q4

Released on: October 24, 2022

GeoCoder Object Version 17333

• We created and simplified our Unix installers to make it a little more user-friendly. The new installer file is called Setup.sh. Its located on the root of the zip file.

Added

• None

Changed

• Functionality changes
  • New GetOutputParameter (string)
    • CensusKey2010
    • CensusKey2020

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed our old Unix installers

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2022.Q3

Released on: July 27, 2022

GeoCoder Object Version 17333

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• None

Changed

• Functionality changes

  • New GetOutputParameter (string)
    • CensusKey2010
    • CensusKey2020

• Data file changes

  • This update of GeoCoder contains the new 2021 Census information.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2022.Q2

Released on: April 25, 2022

GeoCoder Object Version 17303

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• None

Changed

• Functionality changes
  • Updated internal properties for future use

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• Fixed incorrect Geo points

Security

• None

2022.Q1

Released on: January 24, 2022

GeoCoder Object Version 17260

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• This update of GeoCoder contains the new 2020 Census information.

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2021.Q4

Released on: October 26, 2021

GeoCoder Object Version 17260

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• This update of GeoCoder contains the new 2020 Census information.

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2021.Q3

Release on: August 09, 2021

GeoCoder Object Version 17260

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• New Updated GeoPoints

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2021.Q2

Release on: April 12, 2021

GeoCoder Object Version 17260

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• New Updated GeoPoints

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2021.Q1

Release on: January 11, 2021

GeoCoder Object Version 17254

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• LSAD property was added to GetOutputParameter.

  • LSAD 2-digit string representing the Legal/Statistical Area Description.
  • For a list of all LSAD codes, see https://www.census.gov/library/reference/codelists/legal-status-codes.html

• New Updated GeoPoints

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2020.Q4

Release on: October 12, 2020

GeoCoder Object Version 17254

• The Windows DLLs have been compiled with the Visual Studio 2019 compiler. You no longer have to run the C++ Redistributables to use them.

Added

• LSAD property was added to GetOutputParameter.

  • LSAD 2-digit string representing the Legal/Statistical Area Description.
  • For a list of all LSAD codes, see https://www.census.gov/library/reference/codelists/legal-status-codes.html

• New Updated GeoPoints

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2020.Q3

Release on: August 10, 2020

GeoCoder Object Version 17222

Added

• We have improved the rooftop level accuracy of over 40 million rooftop (GS05) points in our database. Using building shape data, we have been able to put the coordinate on top of the main building on a property parcel instead of the parcel centroid.

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed mdGeoCanada.db from the installer

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where usage count logs sent to Melissa can be incorrect under specific threading scenarios

Security

• None

2020.Q2

Release on: August 10, 2020

GeoCoder Object Version 17222

Added

• None

Changed

• Updated internal logic.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• Fixed an issue where usage count logs sent to Melissa can be incorrect under specific threading scenarios

Security

• None

2020.Q1

Release on: January 13, 2020

GeoCoder Object Version 17187

Added

• None

Changed

• Updated some Geopoints that were returning the wrong location.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• Bug fix, System Variable "MD_License" not initializing license string

• Bug fix, GeoCoder Method couldn't code a Canadian Postal code with a space in between the postal code.

Security

• None

2019.Q4

Release on: October 14, 2019

GeoCoder Object Version 17118

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 3 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2019
• Improved our Geo Points around and near rivers and Lakes.
• We now support Canadian Rooftop geocoding.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed old data files from the Image (mdGeo.dat, mdGeoPoint.dat, etc...)

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2019.Q3

Release on: July 08, 2019

GeoCoder Object Version 17118

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 3 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Interface changes

  • GetOutputParameter(“CensusKeyDecennial”)
    • Geo API now returns the Cenus Key from year 2010 as well as the current CensusKey

• Data file changes

  • We now support Canadian Rooftop geocoding.
  • Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2018

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2019.Q2

Release on: April 08, 2019

GeoCoder Object Version 17118

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 3 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Interface changes

  • GetOutputParameter(“CensusKeyDecennial”)
    • Geo API now returns the Cenus Key from year 2010 as well as the current CensusKey

• Data file changes

  • Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2018

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2019.Q1

Release on: January 14, 2019

GeoCoder Object Version 3283

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 3 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Interface changes

• New Methods

  • FindGeo(), SetInputParameter(), GetInputParameters()

• New Properties

  • CensusKey, CountySubdivisionCode, CountySubdivisionName, ElementarySchoolDistrictCode, ElementarySchoolDistrictName, SecondarySchoolDistrictCode, StateDistrictLower, StateDistrictUpper, UnifiedSchoolDistrictCode, UnifiedSchoolDistrictName, BlockSuffix

• Please refer to mdGeo refernce guide on how to use the new methods and retrive the new properties.

  • SetInputParameter – pg.14
  • FindGeo – pg.25
  • GetOutputParameters – pg.42

or you could visit our wiki page for more detailed information http://wiki.melissadata.com/index.php?title=GeoCoder_Object

• Functionality changes

  • We have a new input property of MAK (Melissa Address Key). This value is returned by our other address products such as address object and Personator.

  • We have improved the precision of our census values (such as census tract and block) returned by the service. By leveraging the information in the new data file, we can be more precise with the exact census values around county and city borders

  • The standard way of setting the input for GeoCoder is this (in this order):

    • Set MAK input
    • Set Zipcode input
    • Set Plus4 input

  • The reason we set MAK first is because MAK is the most precise key to an address, even more precise than addresskey. This will give you the best census and lat/long information, especially around borders.

  • The Zipcode and Plus4 inputs are if the MAK input is not found, we will use these inputs to provide fallback census and lat/long information.

• Data file changes

  • GeoObject now only requires only 1 US data file to initialize, the “mdGeoCode.db3” file.
  • Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2018

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2018.Q4

Release on: October 08, 2018

GeoCoder Object Version 3243

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 2 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Interface changes

• New Methods

  • FindGeo(), SetInputParameter(), GetInputParameters()

• New Properties

  • CensusKey, CountySubdivisionCode, CountySubdivisionName, ElementarySchoolDistrictCode, ElementarySchoolDistrictName, SecondarySchoolDistrictCode, StateDistrictLower, StateDistrictUpper, UnifiedSchoolDistrictCode, UnifiedSchoolDistrictName, BlockSuffix

• Please refer to mdGeo refernce guide on how to use the new methods and retrive the new properties.

  • SetInputParameter – pg.14
  • FindGeo – pg.25
  • GetOutputParameters – pg.42

or you could visit our wiki page for more detailed information http://wiki.melissadata.com/index.php?title=GeoCoder_Object

• Functionality changes

  • We have a new input property of MAK (Melissa Address Key). This value is returned by our other address products such as address object and Personator.

  • We have improved the precision of our census values (such as census tract and block) returned by the service. By leveraging the information in the new data file, we can be more precise with the exact census values around county and city borders

  • The standard way of setting the input for GeoCoder is this (in this order):

    • Set MAK input
    • Set Zipcode input
    • Set Plus4 input

  • The reason we set MAK first is because MAK is the most precise key to an address, even more precise than addresskey. This will give you the best census and lat/long information, especially around borders.

  • The Zipcode and Plus4 inputs are if the MAK input is not found, we will use these inputs to provide fallback census and lat/long information.

• Data file changes

  • GeoObject now only requires only 1 US data file to initialize, the “mdGeoCode.db3” file.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2018.Q3

Release on: July 09, 2018

GeoCoder Object Version 3205

• This update for GeoCoder Object includes a number of new features and method/properties. You must use the GeoCoder Object and data files to take advantage of these new features, but the object is fully backwards compatible with the previous version. However, the GeoCoder object library in this update and going forward will not be able to load the older data files, and the older GeoCoder object library cannot load this version of the data file. We will include both versions of the data file for those who cannot update their GeoCoder Object library right away, but we advise you to perform this update as soon as possible. We will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 2 of 2019.

Added

• None

Changed

• Interface changes

• New Methods

  • FindGeo(), SetInputParameter(), GetInputParameters()

• New Properties

  • CensusKey, CountySubdivisionCode, CountySubdivisionName, ElementarySchoolDistrictCode, ElementarySchoolDistrictName, SecondarySchoolDistrictCode, StateDistrictLower, StateDistrictUpper, UnifiedSchoolDistrictCode, UnifiedSchoolDistrictName, BlockSuffix

• Please refer to mdGeo refernce guide on how to use the new methods and retrive the new properties.

  • SetInputParameter – pg.14
  • FindGeo – pg.25
  • GetOutputParameters – pg.42

or you could visit our wiki page for more detailed information http://wiki.melissadata.com/index.php?title=GeoCoder_Object

• Functionality changes

  • We have a new input property of MAK (Melissa Address Key). This value is returned by our other address products such as address object and Personator.

  • We have improved the precision of our census values (such as census tract and block) returned by the service. By leveraging the information in the new data file, we can be more precise with the exact census values around county and city borders

  • The standard way of setting the input for GeoCoder is this (in this order):

    • Set MAK input
    • Set Zipcode input
    • Set Plus4 input

  • The reason we set MAK first is because MAK is the most precise key to an address, even more precise than addresskey. This will give you the best census and lat/long information, especially around borders.

  • The Zipcode and Plus4 inputs are if the MAK input is not found, we will use these inputs to provide fallback census and lat/long information.

• Data file changes

  • GeoObject now only requires only 1 US data file to initialize, the “mdGeoCode.db3” file.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2018.Q2

Release on: April 09, 2018

GeoCoder Object Version 3163

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2017

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2018.Q1

Release on: January 08, 2018

GeoCoder Object Version 3108

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Updated Data file

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2017.Q4

Release on: October 09, 2017

GeoCoder Object Version 3009

• Melissa Data is replacing some of our backend data providers that are used in the creation of our GeoCoder Object. Due to this change, you may notice that a number of latitude on longitude coordinates may have changed slightly. In conjunction to the coordinate change, some census tract, block, and group value calculations may also have changed. While we understand and appreciate that any type of change can have negative consequences for some users, we believe that overall, this data source change is for the better. We believe that this new data is more accurate overall and gives Melissa Data more flexibility to continue to offer our customers the best data at the best price.

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Updated Data file

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2017.Q3

Release on: July 10, 2017

GeoCoder Object Version 3009

• Melissa Data is replacing some of our backend data providers that are used in the creation of our GeoCoder Object. Due to this change, you may notice that a number of latitude on longitude coordinates may have changed slightly. In conjunction to the coordinate change, some census tract, block, and group value calculations may also have changed. While we understand and appreciate that any type of change can have negative consequences for some users, we believe that overall, this data source change is for the better. We believe that this new data is more accurate overall and gives Melissa Data more flexibility to continue to offer our customers the best data at the best price.

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Updated Data file

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2017.Q2

Release on: April 10, 2017

GeoCoder Object Version 2961

• Melissa Data is replacing some of our backend data providers that are used in the creation of our GeoCoder Object. Due to this change, you may notice that a number of latitude on longitude coordinates may have changed slightly. In conjunction to the coordinate change, some census tract, block, and group value calculations may also have changed. While we understand and appreciate that any type of change can have negative consequences for some users, we believe that overall, this data source change is for the better. We believe that this new data is more accurate overall and gives Melissa Data more flexibility to continue to offer our customers the best data at the best price.

Added

• Added Virgin Islands geo data.

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Census keys have been updated to Tiger 2016

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2017.Q1

Release on: January 09, 2017

GeoCoder Object Version 2928

• Melissa Data is replacing some of our backend data providers that are used in the creation of our GeoCoder Object. Due to this change, you may notice that a number of latitude on longitude coordinates may have changed slightly. In conjunction to the coordinate change, some census tract, block, and group value calculations may also have changed. While we understand and appreciate that any type of change can have negative consequences for some users, we believe that overall, this data source change is for the better. We believe that this new data is more accurate overall and gives Melissa Data more flexibility to continue to offer our customers the best data at the best price.

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes

  • Update data file

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2016.Q4

Release on: October 10, 2016

GeoCoder Object Version 2901

• We are currently deprecating all HPUX PA-RISC binaries until further notice. If you have any questions please contact your sales representative.

Added

• None

Changed

• Improved GeoPoint accuracy for PO Box Zip Codes.

• We have improved our county FIPS accuracy when dealing with addresses on county borders

• Data file changes

  • Updated some Latitudes and Longitudes that were returning only 4 digit precision to 6 digit precision.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2016.Q3

Release on: July 11, 2016

GeoCoder Object Version 2841

• We are currently deprecating all HPUX PA-RISC binaries until further notice. If you have any questions please contact your sales representative.

Added

• None

Changed

• Improved GeoPoint accuracy for PO Box Zip Codes.

• We have improved our county FIPS accuracy when dealing with addresses on county borders

• Data file changes

  • We have corrected an issue that resulted in a number of non-po box Zip+4 level geocodes that were missing in the last update. Non-valid PO Box Zip+4’s should still be missing from our data but all valid Zip+4’s should be included now.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2016.Q2

Release on: April 11, 2016

GeoCoder Object Version 2777

• We are currently deprecating all HPUX PA-RISC binaries until further notice. If you have any questions please contact your sales representative.

Added

• None

Changed

• Functionality changes

  • Guam will now return a positive Longitude.

• Data file changes

  • We have changed and updated several of our sources for Zip+4 level geocoding data. You may notice that many of the latitude, longitude values have changed since the last update. While a change of any kind will produce some better records as well as some worse records, we firmly believe that this data source update is a net positive to the accuracy of the Zip+4 data
  • Some postal codes for the territory of Guam were not returning Census block, Census Track and Place codes.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• Removed Military and US territories that were returning incorrect coordinates

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2016.Q1

Release on: January 11, 2016

GeoCoder Object Version 2777

• We underwent a cleanup of our local libraries for our Unix platforms: Solaris, HP-UX, AIX. This cleanup involved removing old and irrelevant symbols. Unfortunately, this means that you may not be able to simply drop in this object. In those cases, no code changes are needed, just a recompile and relink.

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes
  • Updated data files.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2015.Q4

Release on: October 12, 2015

GeoCoder Object Version 2674

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes
  • Updated data files.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2015.Q3

Release on: July 13, 2015

GeoCoder Object Version 2620

Added

• None

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2015.Q2

Release on: April 13, 2015

GeoCoder Object Version 2554

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • We have improved our county FIPS accuracy when dealing with addresses on county borders
  • We have improved geocoding of suite records

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2015.Q1

Release on: January 12, 2015

GeoCoder Object Version 2502

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • We have improved our county FIPS accuracy when dealing with addresses on county borders
  • We have improved geocoding of suite records

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2014.Q4

Release on: October 13, 2014

GeoCoder Object Version 2441

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • We have changed our default provider for points that have more than one possible source from TomTom to Navteq. We have determined that Navteq is currently more accurate overall in the United States, which is why we are making this change.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2014.Q3

Release on: July 14, 2014

GeoCoder Object Version 2408

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • We have changed our default provider for points that have more than one possible source from TomTom to Navteq. We have determined that Navteq is currently more accurate overall in the United States, which is why we are making this change.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2014.Q2

Release on: April 14, 2014

GeoCoder Object Version 2312

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • Data updated. GeoCoder now contains Census 2010 data.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2014.Q1

Release on: January 13, 2014

GeoCoder Object Version 2362

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • We have changed our default provider for points that have more than one possible source from TomTom to Navteq. We have determined that Navteq is currently more accurate overall in the United States, which is why we are making this change.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2012.Q4

Release on: October 08, 2012

GeoCoder Object Version 2070

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file change
  • Data updated. GeoCoder now contains Census 2010 data.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2012.Q3

Release on: July 09, 2012

GeoCoder Object Version 2017

Added

• None

Changed

• None

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2012.Q2

Release on: April 09, 2012

GeoCoder Object Version 1979

Added

• None

Changed

• Functionality change

  • Geocoding for DeliveryPlus (Non-USPS) records now use the new format AddressKeys. In order to geocode DeliveryPlus addresses, you must be use Address Object Build 1960 or later.

• Data file changes

  • This update of GeoCoder contains the new 2010 Census information.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2011.Q3

Release on: July 04, 2011

GeoCoder Object Version 1826

Added

• Added new method SetPathToGeoCanadaDataFiles(). Using this method will allow you to geocode Canadian records. Please reference the documentation for more information.
• New GetResults value of GE05 added. This code indicates that you are trying to geocode for a country that you license is not enabled for.

Changed

• Functionality change

  • Geocode() and GeoPoint() methods can now geocode Canadian records if SetPathToGeoCanadaDataFiles() is set correctly and your license allows for Canadian geocoding. Simply pass in the postal code as the ZipCode parameter.
  • GetResults value of GS01 (and deprecated StatusCode value of 9) now covers both US and Canadian records. If the record is a US record, GS01 indicates the record was geocoded to the zip+4. If the record is a Canadian record, GS01 indicates the record was geocoded to the full 6 digit Canadian postal code. Similarly, GS03 indicates geocoded to the Zip code level for US, and geocoded to the 3 digit postal code level for Canada.

• Data file changes

  • New data file named mdGeoCanada.db now included. This file will be used to geocode Canadian records.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2011.Q2

Release on: April 10, 2011

GeoCoder Object Version 1787

Added

• None

Changed

• Data file changes
  • Regular data file update

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

2011.Q1

Release on: January 10, 2011

GeoCoder Object Version 1733

Added

• None

Changed

• GeoPoint latitude and longitude coordinates have been modified to mostly point to the address property instead of the street in front of the address. This was done to make drawing boundary maps easier.

Deprecated

• None

Removed

• None

Fixed

• None

Security

• None

Past Important Announcements

New Geocoder Object layout - January 22, 2024

We have changed our disc structure to simplify and modernize our API product. We have updated and remapped all of the latest properties and methods in the wrappers as well as streamlined our sample code. Our sample code and interfaces (wrapper) files have been moved to GitHub. Based on the current landscape of programming languages, we are supporting CSharp (.NET Core), C++, Java, and Python3.

All the sample code and wrappers can be found here

• Sample code

Language	Operating System	Repository
C#.NET	Windows	MelissaData/GeoObject-Dotnet
	Linux	MelissaData/GeoObject-Dotnet-Linux
C++	Windows	MelissaData/GeoObject-Cpp
	Linux	MelissaData/GeoObject-Cpp-Linux
Java	Windows	MelissaData/GeoObject-Java
	Linux	MelissaData/GeoObject-Java-Linux
Python3	Windows	MelissaData/GeoObject-Python3
	Linux	MelissaData/GeoObject-Python3-Linux

• Wrappers

Language	Repository
C#.NET	MelissaData/GeoObject-Dotnet-Wrappers
Java	MelissaData/GeoObject-Java-Wrappers
Python3	MelissaData/GeoObject-Python3-Wrappers

Removed the "extras" directory

Removed
extras\Adobe
extras\dashboard
extras\redist
extras\scripts
extras\Fonts

New Releases Web Service

Releases Web Service allows users to securely and efficiently download data files, object binaries, and other collateral files from Melissa Data. This service enables users to automate the process of updating their data by allowing them to script the download of specific files rather than downloading the entire zip file. Additionally, file versioning is provided, making it easier to download historical data if necessary.

For example, users are able to download the data files specific for Address Object plus the correct Windows object library and any wrappers required, without needing to download theentire zip archive. To ensure the security and integrity of the data being downloaded, Releases Web Service requires the user’s subscription license.

Documentation can be found here

New Melissa Updater CLI Application

Melissa also offers an open-source command-line interface (CLI) for Windows and Ubuntu, available here. The CLI simplifies the update process by providing a simple interface to consume the Releases web service. Instead of scheduling a custom process, you can schedule simplified console commands

New Geocoder Object-Downloader Script

New Geocoder Object-Downloader Script has been made to download the Geocoder Object files that you need without downloading the entire zip file.

Downloader scripts can be found here