Software Requirements

• ESRI ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.1+

Input Address Info Requirements

• Must use valid E911 addresses (street style addressing...no P.O. box addresses!) and E911 town names. Refer to esite_townnames.dbf for a list of valid E911 town names.

Limitations

• Don't attempt to geocode more than 500 records or so.
• You must have an Internet connection to use the GEOCODE_ESITE web service. A DSL, cable, or other high bandwidth connection is the best option.
• Addresses other than E911 addresses are not supported.
• Address must exist in EmergencyE911_ESITE data layer (GEOCODE_ESITE is built off this layer), otherwise a match will not be found.
• ZIP codes are not supported as this time.
• You will never get 100% match. You're doing well if you get 70-80% match rates. Use additional tools such as http://www.batchgeocode.com to geocode the remaining records.

Files:

• sample_table.dbf = Sample table containing geocodable addresses
• esite_townnames.dbf = Valid E911 town names (as of 4/1/2008). Use this table to make sure your town names are valid.
  

Procedures:

1. Use the following procedures to utilize the GEOCODE_ESITE service in ArcMap.
   1. Startup ArcMap 9.3.1+
   2. Click the "Add Data" button. Add the the sample table (sample_table.dbf) included with this product.
   3. Right-click on the table and select "Geocode Addresses...". Select "Add" in the dialog box.
   4. Browse to "GIS Servers" icon in your catalog, then double click "Add ArcGIS Server".
   5. Select "Use GIS Services", then Next.
   6. ServerURL = http://maps.vcgi.org/arcgis/services then click finish.
   7. Browse to "ArcGIS on maps.vcgi.org". Browse to geocoding_services folder.
   8. Select GECODE_ESITE. Click OK.
   9. Select whatever options you want in the geocode dialog box, including output, then click ok.
   10. The output will be automatically added to your ArcMap session.
   11. Repeat with your own address data.

Disclaimer:

• VCGI, its sub-contractors, and the State of Vermont make no representation of any kind, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the GEOCODE_ESITE product.

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