Code Samples

Please Note: We have recently updated the web service and added new functionality for Geographic Data and 'Nearest To' Data as well as a major upgrade to our Address and Postcode Lookup functions. Because of this some of our downloads are currently unavailable. We are endeavouring to get these published as soon as possible. Meanwhile, if you require any further assistance with integration please give us a call.

There are a number of ways that ePostcode.com can be used by your or your client.

Server Side Integration
The optimal way to integrate ePostcode.com is to use server side technology to consume the published Web Service directly. Any server side technology, be it PHP, .NET, ASP, Coldfusion, etc, can be used to communicate with the Web Service. The XML/SOAP interface is readily accessible and a number of sample code snippets can be downloaded to get you started.

Javascript Browser Client Side
Unlike many Web Services, ePostcode.com can work entirely client side. ePostcode.com can be integrated with browser based form technology, all that is needed is for the client browser to have Javascript enabled.  This level of integration ensures that any website, no matter how it is hosted, can use the ePostcode.com web service.

ePostcode Windows Application
ePostcode.com are currently developing a local Windows application that can be used on your desktop. The application will seemlessly connect to the webservice and provide real-time lookup. A number of application filters are also being developed to link directly with your CRM system, including Sage, Act, Goldmine, SAP, Axapta.  Please call if you wish more information on this service.

COM, VB6, VBA
ePostcode can also be implemented into COM based technologies like VB6, VBA, C++. A full description with code samples is available from our code samples page.

• Simple Website Integration download. This is a download of a simple html file that can be copied and pasted into an existing or new website. (Beginner level developer)
  
• Classic ASP download. This is a download of some simple Classic ASP pages that can be incorporated in to your site. (Beginner/Intermediate developer)
  
• ASP.net / C# download. This is a download of our demo website and is written in ASP.net with C#. (Intermediate developer)
  
• Windows Forms in VB.net download. This is quite similar to the C# download but is a stand alone Windows Application written in VB.net. (Intermediate developer)
  
• PHP Sample application download. This is a php implmentation of our demo application that can be used to integrate the epostcode web services to your website or application. (Intermediate developer)