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ArcGIS Geocoding Service distance query parameter removal on /arcgis/rest/services/World/GeocodeServer/findAddressCandidates

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The ArcGIS Geocoding Service deprecated the distance query parameter on /arcgis/rest/services/World/GeocodeServer/findAddressCandidates without a shutdown date. The parameter is no longer recognized by the service. Requests that continue to pass this parameter fail.


Calls it hits

  • /arcgis/rest/services/World/GeocodeServer/findAddressCandidates
  • query parameter distance

What to use instead of these calls

Drop the distance parameter from your requests. Send location alone to favour nearby candidates, or use searchExtent to restrict them.

In ArcGIS Geocoding Service's words

The distance parameter is deprecated and no longer recognized by the ArcGIS Geocoding service.

ArcGIS Geocoding Service, Announcement

Facts

API
ArcGIS Geocoding Service geocode-api.arcgis.com
Kind
Parameter removal
Takes effect
No date given yet
Calls after that day
Fail
Source
Announcement
Last updated
Verified
, against ArcGIS Geocoding Service's own pages

Questions

When does this change take effect?

ArcGIS Geocoding Service deprecated /arcgis/rest/services/World/GeocodeServer/findAddressCandidates, query parameter distance without giving a shutdown date yet.

Do these calls still work?

Yes, they still work: ArcGIS Geocoding Service has not given a shutdown date yet.

How do I find the calls this hits in my code?

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