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Geocoder

This section will go over how to use the geocoder utility included with the geocoder field type.

To get started use the geocoder field type to create a new geocoder instance:

$geocoder = $fieldType->newGeocoder();

GeocoderFieldTypeGeocoder::convert()

The convert method will convert the provided address into a geocoded point object.

Returns: \Anomaly\GeocoderFieldType\GeocoderFieldTypePoint
Arguments
Key Required Type Default Description
$address true string none The address to geocode. Partial addresses are supported as well.
Example
$point = $geocoder->convert('Davenport, IA');

GeocoderFieldTypeGeocoder::reverse()

The reverse method performs a reverse geocode lookup.

Arguments
Key Required Type Default Description
$collection true string none The collection to add the asset to.