How Do I Get The Latest Address Database Update?

You can always download the latest address reference data files from our website. These files include: NCODEREF.DAT – The primary address reference database, built using Canada Post’s PCAD dataset; this file is used for interactive address validation, correction and searching. NCODEPOC.DAT – The point of call address reference database, built using Canada Post’s PoCAD dataset; […]

What Platforms Are Supported By The nCode Programmers Toolkit?

The nCode Programmers Toolkit provides a consistent interface across the widest set of platforms in the industry. You can run the nCode Toolkit natively on these platforms: Microsoft Windows (XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Windows 8, Server 2012) Linux HP-UX Sun Solaris IBM AIX IBM i (AS/400) IBM z/OS (MVS) The nCode Configuration […]

I need technical support. What do I do?

We are here to help you succeed with nCode.  Technical support is included with every nCode license.  If you have a question, an issue or a suggestion then we want to hear from you.  You can contact us anytime by e-mail at: support@novamg.com. You can also contact us during business hours by telephone: In the […]

How often is updated address data made available?

Canada Post supplies new address reference data once each month.  Nova takes each new release and rebuilds our nCode address reference database with the most up-to-date data available.  This database is then made available to you for download through our website. You are free to update your nCode implementation with the latest reference data at […]

What platforms are supported by the nCodeGeo Toolkit for .NET?

The nCodeGeo Toolkit provides powerful geocoding capabilities including postal code latitude/longitude lookup, proximity searching and course/distance calculation.  You can run the nCodeGeo Toolkit natively on Microsoft Windows (XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Windows 8, Server 2012).  nCodeGeo should run successfully on other platforms under Mono. When used with the nCode Workbench (nCode […]

What platforms are supported by the nCode Batch Processor?

The nCode Batch Processor provides powerful batch address file processing across the widest set of platforms in the industry.  You can run the nCode Batch natively on these platforms: Microsoft Windows (XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2008, Windows 8, Server 2012) (* See Notes) Linux HP-UX Sun Solaris IBM AIX IBM i (AS/400) […]

Does nCode process French addresses?

Yes.  nCode fully supports French addresses, including handling and enforcing accents as well as the translation and placement of address keywords accord to French street name syntax.  nCode also supports the official 18 and 13 character abbreviations for long city names which are common in Quebec. For organizations that have systems which cannot process accented […]