In the TCA Registry, a location is a point in geographical space, usually defined by an address. Oracle Trading Community Architecture provides these features for locations:

• Address validation: The process of comparing raw or user-entered addresses against a known or authorized data source, to determine if the addresses are recognized and correct according to the authority's database. You can:

  • Validate addresses in real time as you enter them. See: Real-Time Address Validation.

  • Validate existing addresses in the TCA Registry in bulk. See: Batch Address Validation.

• eLocations Spatial Data Integration: Acquire longitude and latitude information for locations in the Registry. See: eLocations Spatial Data Integration.

• Time zones: Generate time zones for locations in the Registry. See: Generate Time Zone for Locations

The standard Flexible Address Formatting feature is also used for entering addresses into TCA. See: Address Formatting.