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How does Proximity Search work

May 2, 2012 10:11 PM

Categories: Web Apps, Newbie Corner, General Discussion Tags: #web_apps #proximity_search

How does proximity search work in BC?

 

Ok, I know it has to do with Postcode/ZipCode information, but how does it actually determine range/distance between two places (using the ZipCode).

Does BC contain a database of every country's zip codes etc?

 

I am based in New Zealand and created a Web App with Proximity Search enabled.

So far as per my testing - it seems to work, but the distance searched may not be very accurate.

 

Any insight into this will be appreciated.

 

Thanks

645 Views   4 Replies   Latest reply: shannesunonsen, Nov 23, 2012 2:28 AM
 
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  • Liam Dilley
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    1. Liam Dilley,
    May 2, 2012 10:38 PM   in reply to SmilingGoat
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    Hey there,

    There are lots of online / API Databases to access for this stuff.

    I have this implemented on a few sites and we are in New Zealand and it all seems to work very well. Distance stuff is often rounded in terms of area.

     

    Not seen any issues when I have used it.

     
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    2. shannesunonsen,
    Nov 16, 2012 3:35 AM   in reply to Liam Dilley
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    Hey Liam

     

    Today I have tried the different kinds of modules in the webapp to make a store-finder on my page.


    I can see my 3 items in a list with name, zip and city, and also on a map. So fare so good.
    But when trying to set up a searchform for the zip and distance, the search only finds the middle item. Why is that?

     

    Thanks
    /Shanne

     
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  • mario_gudelj
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    3. mario_gudelj,
    Nov 19, 2012 5:57 PM   in reply to shannesunonsen
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    I think it may have something to do with the fact that the addresses are in Denmark and not US, AU etc. Please submit a case with support on this and it should be escalated to level 2. I looked over your web app and the setup looks fine to me.


    -m

     
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    4. shannesunonsen,
    Nov 23, 2012 2:28 AM   in reply to mario_gudelj
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    Hi Mario

     

    I contacted support, and you're right, it's because the addresses are located in Denmark. So it's like this: I have to contact support every time I need them to add an address to the system. Well, this is bearable, but it all falls to the ground when I want to combine the zip-search with distance, which is not possible, because only the addresses/zipcodes I send to BC, is in the system, and not all zipcodes.

     

    So if anyone else would like to use zip codes and distance in a search form, in a country not known to BC, you can save your self the trouble - it will not work.

     

    /Shanne

     
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