AFD Postcode Plotter

• NEW Maps bringing visual context and clarity to postal addresses
• NEW Calculate distances between Postcodes
• NEW Invisible Robot delivers addresses wherever postcodes are typed
• NEW Advanced Searches include sounds like, ends with and wild card replacement of hard to read characters
• NEW Quick Label for easy envelope and address label printing
• NEW Database Integration Wizard - Add seamless postcode lookup to Microsoft Access - fast.
• NEW Compact Mode allows rapid addressing using minimal screen space
• NEW FREE data management utilities
• NEW Advanced online help system so powerful features can be quickly put to work

AFD Postcode Plotter offers every computer user affordable and easy access to fast, accurate address entry and to ordnance survey grid references for mapping from the postcode. Postcode Plotter is designed to make light work of address data input, and is ideal for use with GIS systems as well as tele-sales and contact management programs. Plotter will work with virtually all PC applications, and is simple to install and use with lots of free examples of how to link plotter with your databases. Plotter can also look up a list of postcodes for a street and post town - but if you need to find grid references where you do not know the postcode use Postcode Plus or Names & Numbers.

The Postcode Dynamic Link Library (DLL) provides a powerful and simple way for programmers to integrate the power of AFD Postcode directly into their database or application running under Windows 3.x, 95 or NT. The programming involved will vary with the language you are using, but examples are provided which make it very easy for most popular languages and the principles illustrated will guide developers in other environments. If you are using one of the example languages, you can simply paste the bits of program into your own code, for immediate use!

Plotter Benefits:

• Save 80% of keystrokes entering addresses
• Save hours of wasted time
• Eliminate spelling mistakes
• Enter first-rate, reliable address lists
• Prepare your address data for mapping systems
• Create a professional image for your business

Plotter Features:

• Fast, efficient address entry and geo-coding in Windows or DOS in one product
• Type a postcode: street, locality, town, county, mailsort, grid references and most STD codes are provided
• Identifies and replaces changed postcodes
• Calculate approximate distances in Miles or Kilometres
• Type just a street & town to look up addresses: even if you're unsure of the spelling!
• Seamless integration with many programs and easy transfer of addresses to others
• Regular data updates are available quarterly
• The most affordable way to enjoy grid reference data for UK addresses

Sample Source code is provided for VB and C/C++. A command-line DOS interface is also available.

All products in the afd postcode range require an Annual Data license. Initial prices include a data license for one year. The Annual Renewal fee includes a data license, a full new data set, an upgrade to the latest program release and a full technical support service.