About Guidewire geocoding parameters

Configure geocoding features in the PolicyCenter user interface with the following parameters in config.xml.

Parameter

Description

UseGeocodingInPrimaryApp

If true, PolicyCenter enables searching for nearby locations in the Reinsurance Management user interface. ­ContactManager does not respond to this parameter.

The default is false.

UseMetricDistancesByDefault

If true, PolicyCenter uses kilometers and metric distances instead of miles and United States distances for location searches.

Set this parameter identically in Guidewire applications that use geocoding.

The default is false.

ProximitySearchOrdinalMaxDistance

The maximum distance to use while performing an ordinal (nearest n items) proximity search for locations. This distance is in miles, unless UseMetricDistancesByDefault is true.

The default is 300.

ProximityRadiusSearchDefaultMaxResultCount

The maximum number of results to return if performing a radius (within n miles or kilometers) proximity search. This parameter has no effect on ordinal (nearest n items) proximity searches.

The default is 1000.