The GeoRadialSearch task is used to add and edit arguments for the GeoRadialSearch command used in a logic template. Performing a GeoRadialSearch task consists of the following steps:

Step 1

The first step is to initiate the task by either selecting the Geo-Spatial->Radial task in the SEARCHING task bar along the left side of the Logic Template editor or by double-clicking on the GeoRadialSearch command name in the logic template if a GeoRadialSearch already exists. If the Geo-Spatial->Radial task is not enabled, be sure there is at least one geo-spatial index defined in the related load definition file for this logic template.

The GeoRadialSearch dialog box will appear:

Step 2

The second step is to select the Function Code for the command:

Use the Function Code drop-down list to select how the results of a search request is to be combined with all other search results within a single pass.

Step 3

The third step is to select the Index for the command:

Use the Index drop-down list to select the geo-spatial index to be searched.

Step 4

The fourth step is to specify the Center Point for the command:

Use the Center Point edit box to specify the HTML variable containing the coordinates of the center of the circle.

Step 5

The fifth step is to specify the Radius for the command:

Use the Radius edit box to specify the HTML variable containing the radius of the circle.

Step 6

The sixth step is to specify the Pass for the command:

Use the Pass edit box to specify the pass during which the search is to be executed.

Step 7

The seventh step is to specify the Weight for the command:

Use the Weight edit box to specify the to specify the weighting value to apply to the search. The weighting value can be expressed as an integer between 0 and 256 or as an HTML variable.

Step 8

The eighth step is to specify the Units for the command:

Use the Units drop-down list to select the units to be used ( MILES or KILOMETERS ) for the radius.

Step 9

The ninth step is to click the OK button to insert the command into the logic template:

The command is inserted into the logic template where the cursor is located. If the task was initiated by double-clicking on the command name, then the arguments that are changed will be overwritten.