Zapcode

Example Name: ZCD

Language: VB

API type: .Net

API component filename: Capclasm.dll

Environment: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, (Using Visual Studio 2008, .Net Framework 3.5)

What does it do?

Demonstrates the use of, communicating with the Capscan Pool Manager, searching, and working with ambiguity lists and additional data sets.

Could be used as a starting point for:

Creating an application to capture or verify an address using a postcode.

Where to find the example code:

After running the setup from the Zapcode CD to install the client APIs you will find these examples installed (by default) in:

C:\Program Files\Capscan\SDK\Zapcode Client API\DotNet\Examples\VB

If you have installed to another location you will need to change the path where necessary.

What each file does:

File name                             What does it do?

ConnectionDialog.vb Form used to select the server running the Capscan Pool Manager and to select the required pool.

InfoDialog.vb Form used to display the pool information and available fields.

ZapcodeForm.vb The main form for searching and displaying the results.

Zcd.sln Visual Studio 2008 solutions file.

Preparing to run the example:

Please make sure that you have installed the Capscan Pool Manager and that it is up and running.

Running the example:

1. Open the ZCD.sln solution file using Visual Studio 2008.

2. In the solution Explorer, under References, make sure that there is a valid entry for the CAPCLASM.DLL.

3. Make sure that the Solution Configuration is set to Debug.

4. Press F5 to run the example.

5. From the Connection window select the host server name and pool and click OK.

6. From the main window enter a postcode and click the Search button.

Trouble-shooting and hints:

1. If you are running on a LAN make sure that the Capscan Pool Manager is running correctly. To do this you can use the PoolMan Admin application that is installed along with the Capscan Pool Manager.

2. If you are using a firewall make sure that it is not blocking this example or the Capscan Pool Manager. By default the Capscan Client/Server uses port 27920 for sending and receiving data.

3. Try installing and running the Zapcode application to test that the Capscan Pool Manger is working correctly. The installation for Zapcode can be found on the CD under:

Api\zcd_cs\win32\client\zapcode

4. For more hints and tips please see the SDK bookshelf documentation.