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Exampleint QAProWV_OpenviHandlePress EnterPress Cursor upQAProWV_UIStartupConventionSample code, pseudocode, function prototypes andconfiguration settings look like this.Parameter names are shown in italics (when not part of samplecode).Key presses are shown in bold (Enter is the same as Return orCarriage return).API functions appear in bold type (when not part of samplecode).Accompanying DocumentationThis section provides a comprehensive list of the documentation supplied withQAS Pro, and where it can be located.Data GuideA Data Guide is supplied with each dataset that you purchase. This guideprovides dataset-specific information and search tips for each dataset, and shouldbe used in conjunction with the other documentation supplied with QAS Pro.Under Windows, you have the option to install the Data Guide during datainstallation. The guide is installed to C:\Program Files\QAS\Data Guides bydefault. If you choose not to install the guide, it can be accessed from the Docsfolder on the data CD/DVD.Under UNIX, you should copy across the Docs folder to a location of your choice.API ManualThe API manual describes all the functions and data types that make up the QASPro User Interface API and Primary API, suggests how you can make use of thefunctions, and describes the searching techniques and configuration optionsavailable.The API manual can be accessed via the index.htm file,which is located in theDocs folder on the QAS Pro Installation CD.2
Getting Started GuideIf you purchased the standalone version of QAS Pro Plug & Go, a Getting StartedGuide is supplied with the product. This guide is aimed at the end-users of QASPro, and is an introduction to retrieving and configuring addresses.An electronic copy of this guide can be accessed via the index.htm file, which islocated in the Docs folder on the QAS Pro installation CD.Help FilesIn addition to this Help program, QAS Pro is supplied with a Configuration Editorhelp file. This file can be accessed in two ways:• by pressing F1 when using the Configuration Editor;• by selecting Contents and Index from the Help menu when using theConfiguration Editor.Both Help programs can be located on the Experian QAS Support website atsupport.qas.com and are fully searchable from the Experian QAS website.Client/Server DocumentationIf you have purchased the Client/Server version of QAS Pro API, you are suppliedwith a Client/Server manual and an Administrator Console Help file.An electronic copy of the Client/Server manual can be accessed via theindex.htm file, which is located in the Docs folder on the QAS Pro installation CD.The Administrator Console Help file can be accessed by:• pressing F1 when using QAS Pro;• selecting Contents and Index from the Help menu on the AdministratorConsole User Interface.Upgrade GuideThis document is stored in electronic format and details the new features in thisversion of QAS Pro. It also highlights key integration and compatibility issues ofwhich you should be aware, and provides a step-by-step guide to upgrading anexisting installation.3
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Page 5 and 6: ContentsIntroduction 1Conventions 1
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Encountering A Seed AddressIf a see
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First, if a search thread causes th
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Calling Functions From Languages Ot
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Returned StringsWhen passing a buff
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Primary API ReferencePseudocode Exa
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The results should be displayed bef
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Select Result FunctionWhen a user s
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API InstancesThe Primary API is bas
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If rsDetail or rlDetail are not use
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QA_GetPromptStatus (see page 108)Re
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QA_GetSystemInfo (see page 124)Inte
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QA_CancelSearchCancels a search tha
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QA_EndSearchEnds the search. This f
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QA_FormatExampleEach dataset has ex
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QA_FormatResultSelects a picklist i
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QA_GenerateSystemInfoGenerates info
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QA_GetActiveLayoutRetrieves the lay
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Error ScenariosBusy HandleOut of Se
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QA_GetEngineRetrieves the current s
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The engine option types qaengopt_AS
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QA_GetExampleCountReturns the numbe
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The parameter rsLabel will return t
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Error ScenariosBusy HandleBad Index
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QA_GetLicensingCountReturns the tot
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QA_GetLicensingDetailReturns detail
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Symbolic Nameqalicwarn_EVALLICENCEE
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Error ScenariosBusy HandleThe param
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The prompt status type qapromptint_
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The parameter rsDescription returns
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Error ScenariosBusy HandleBad Index
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Symbolic NameDecimalValueDescriptio
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Boolean Valuesqavalue_FALSEqavalue_
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The parameter riPotential can be us
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QA_GetSearchStatusDetailObtains det
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QA_OpenOpens an instance of the API
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QA_SearchPerforms a search using th
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QA_SetActiveLayoutThis sets the lay
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QA_SetEngineChanges the current sea
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QA_ShutdownCloses down the API, and
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QA_StepOutSteps back a stage in a s
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CommentsWhen DPV is disabled by a s
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QA_DPVGetInfoReturns information ab
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QA_DPVSetKeySets an unlock key to r
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User Interface APIReferenceHandling
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The next step is to retrieve the fi
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Housekeeping FunctionsQAProWV_UILay
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QAProWV_UIGetActiveCountryRetrieves
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QAProWV_UIGetActiveLayoutRetrieves
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CommentsThis function, in conjuncti
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QAProWV_UIGetLayoutRetrieves the na
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QAProWV_UIGetResultRetrieves one li
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QAProWV_UIGetResultDetailRetrieves
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Detail typeDescriptionqaresultint_I
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QAProWV_UILayoutLineElementsReturns
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QAProWV_UIResultCountReturns a coun
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QAProWV_UISetActiveCountryChanges t
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QAProWV_UISetFlagsAdds and removes
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QAProWV_UIStartupOpens an instance
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QAProWV_UIDPVGetCodeUsed to query t
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QAProWV_UIDPVGetCodeLengthReturns t
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Possible Error ScenariosNot running
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QAProWV_UIDPVStateDetermines whethe
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Low-Level System FunctionsThe User
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QAErrorLevelReturns the severity of
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Below is a C example that prints ou
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API ConfigurationOverviewBefore you
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Within INI files, section names def
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Dataset Installation SettingsThe fi
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DataMappingsFormat:DataMappings={id
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NotifyLicenceWarningFormat:NotifyLi
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AddressLineCountFormat:[identifier]
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Certain DataPlus elements contain i
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AbbreviateItemFormat:[identifier]Ab
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ElementSeparatorFormat:[identifier]
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ExcludeItemFormat:[identifier]Exclu
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CDFVariationFormat:[identifier]CDFV
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MultiValueDPSeparatorFormat:[identi
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This creates a log file called erro
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Search Options And Results Settings
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ShowAllThresholdFormat:ShowAllThres
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UPIThresholdFormat:UPIThreshold={In
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MultiElementLabelsFormat:MultiEleme
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OemCharacterSetFormat:OemCharacterS
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Stage1PromptFormat:[identifier]Stag
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Other INI KeywordsThe following INI
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Error Code ListingBelow is a full l
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This error is returned from QAProWV
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This error is sent back when the pr
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