Composite Geocoder Issues

DavidHugens

Currently I am trying to build a composite geocoder so that I do not have to run multiple locators and export .dbf tables of unmatched addresses for each. When I create the composite, the first (and most effective) locator does not work (does not produce any results). However, when I run them all individually, and in the same order as were specified in the composite, there is no issue. All I am trying to do is expedite the process as there are a lot of datasets that need geocoding.

Any ideas on why the composite will not work when the individuals will? Any help or input is appreciated. Thanks!

JoeBorgione

Thanks for the help, but seeing as we're still running 9.3, I don't know if the bug fix you provided will work. I've started compiling a new composite geocoder from scratch and checking each individual locator as I go. I'll be sure to update as things progress.

I've never had a problem with composites in 9.3 or 9.3.1 which is where I'm now.  If you are trying to create a composite on ArcSDE/ArcGIS Server, that won't work.  You can only have a composite in a personal or file geodatabase. 

If you'd like to post some of your data here and describe the locators you are stringing together, I might be able to take a look at it.  Misery loves company right?  That way if if bails out for both of us, two sets of eyes may be better than just one.