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- Data Retriever Docs
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- Support contact information: Tech@melissa.com or 1-800-MELISSA (1-800-635-4772)
Build History
9.2.0.10
Released on: February 4, 2026
Added
- OrderBy support added to
DoLookupandGetCount. - Customers can optionally include an
orderbyparameter to control result sorting. - The
orderbyparameter accepts an array of column definitions. - Each order-by object includes a
columnname and an optionalsortorder. - If
sortorderis not supplied, it defaults toasc. - Multiple order-by clauses are supported.
-
Example:
"orderby": [ { "column": "address", "sortorder": "desc" } ] -
New MAK filters added:
BaseRecord(bit)"BaseRecord": [true, null]CommercialMailReceivingAgency(bit)"CommercialMailReceivingAgency": [true, null]NonUSPS(bit)"NonUSPS": [true, null]GeoLevel(string, supports multiple values)"GeoLevel": ["B", "5"]-
ResultCodes(string, supports multiple values)"ResultCodes": ["AS17"] -
Boolean-style filters updated to use true boolean values.
- Boolean filters now accept
true,false, ornullinstead of"0"/"1"string values. - Applies to MAK and New Movers.
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Updated filters include:
POBoxStyleAddress"POBoxStyleAddress": [null, false]ZipIncludedIn3553"ZipIncludedIn3553": [true, null]DropInd"DropInd": [false, null]Throwback"Throwback": [false, null]DeliveryDaysFlag"DeliveryDaysFlag": [true, null]NonDeliveryDaysFlag"NonDeliveryDaysFlag": [false, null]NoStatInd"NoStatInd": [true, null]NoSecureLocation"NoSecureLocation": [false, true]DoorNotAccessible"DoorNotAccessible": [false, true]FalseTable"FalseTable": [false, null]MailResponsiveInd"MailResponsiveInd": [true, null]
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New business filter added:
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PrimaryContactInd(bit)"PrimaryContactInd": [true] -
Enhanced result code responses.
- API responses now return a descriptive message alongside the result code.
- Example:
{ "JobId": "abc123", "ResultCode": "LS01", "Message": "Success - Results found" }
Fixed
- Fixed an issue where radius- and shape-based queries could not be downloaded.
- Fixed a bug where
LE08was returned on otherwise successful queries due to a silent royalty logging failure. - The request now correctly returns:
"LE08", "Error - There was a problem inserting record into table"
Changed
- Radius distance is now capped at 50 miles.
- Requests exceeding this limit return:
"LE17", "Error - Radius distance cannot exceed 50 miles" - Added new error codes for
/Downloadendpoints: LE14— Download Error: JobId does not belong to the requesting customerLE15— Download Error: Requested row limit exceeds maximum allowedLE16— Download Error: Top must be a positive integer- Internal-only: Refactored query builder engine to fully parameterize all SQL queries.
- Internal-only: Refactored Advanced Filter Options (AFO) connection logic so the SPA can use live AFO data.
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Security
- None
9.2.0.9
Released on: January 28, 2026
Added
- Download (StreamFile) endpoint allowing customers to download results directly via
/web/v1/Download/StreamFile. - Support for range-style filters that map to a min/max column pair, allowing customers to pass a single filter object.
EstimatedOpenForBusinessrange-style filter usingminimum/maximumvalues.TitleCodesandTitleCodesIndfilters added to the Business product.
Changed
- Internal-only: Standardized centricity lists and mapping logic.
- Internal-only: GetCount endpoints updated to log the correct product name.
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Fixed
- None
Security
- None
9.2.0.7
Released on: January 12, 2026
Added
- Internal refresh to ensure up-to-date data changes are reflected in real time.
- Results per page support for pagination.
- New error code
GE15(returned when users attempts to use a nonencrypted license key). - New error code
LE12(returned when both shape and radius are provided in the same query).
Changed
- Business product filter / column names updated to align with Melissa canonical naming.
LocationEmployeeCount,EstimatedLocationEmployeeCount, andLocationSalesVolumefilters now use numeric range conditions instead of string comparisons.SecondarySicCodeIdsfilter matching updated to use like-string matching.- Several demographic filters now require numeric or boolean values instead of strings.
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Fixed
- None
Security
- None
9.2.0.0
Released on: December 8, 2025
Added
DateAddedandAddressUpdatedDatefilters added to MAK product.
Changed
- Upgraded to .NET 9.0.
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Fixed
- None
Security
- Upgraded to .NET 9.0
8.2.0.2
Released on: November 20, 2025
Added
- Support for null value filters passed as the string
"null", now interpreted as actual null values. - Full polygon support, including:
- Single polygons
- Multi-polygons
- Polygons with inner holes
- Standardized
ShapeWKTsinput to replace legacy shape handling. - Additional Business-related filters.
BoolStringConditionsfor handling three-state boolean values (true,false,null).
Changed
- Business-related filters were updated and validated to align with
MelissaColumnNames. - Shape handling has migrated from
ShapestoShapeWKTs.
Deprecated
- The
Shapesfilter is deprecated and replaced byShapeWKTs.
Removed
- The legacy
Shapesfilter.
Fixed
- Fixed
ORDER BYbehavior affecting Radius queries.
Security
- None
7.2.1.9
Released on: August 28, 2025
Added
- Support for the
PreviousCensusKeyfilter and output column.
Changed
CountiesandPreviousCountiesnow return as objects instead of simple arrays, for example:
{
"CountyName": "Orange County",
"State": "CA"
}
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Fixed
- None
Security
- None
7.2.1.8
Released on: August 19, 2025
Added
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Support for
Previous-based columns (e.g.,PreviousState), including standalone lookup logic. -
Supplemental centricities for Previous-based columns.
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Zipcode-based anchoring for Radius queries.
-
Postman collections and calls to improve testing and validation.
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Internal endpoint
GET /web/v1/GetBuyableFields(SPA-only, not customer-facing).
Changed
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Centricity options and behavior aligned with official documentation.
-
Radius query unit changed from meters to miles.
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Phone-related columns now leverage
mdColumnswhere applicable. -
Improved union logic for combined shape, radius, and centricity queries.
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Performance groundwork completed, including index testing and DBA requests (e.g., FIPS, County).
Deprecated
- None
Removed
- None
Fixed
- Fixed MAK CountyName calls.
Security
- None