Create and Manage Locations
Guidelines and Best Practices
The following list provides guidelines and best practices to follow when gathering your Building List data for configuration and import into “The Connected World”:
Download a sample file from My Buildings to create an initial Building List import document.
Provide both OCN and ICSC attributes, if available, for configuration.
Identify all building types/categories. If building category is left unidentified, TCW will provide the building category based on Connectbase proprietary market data. If there is no match, it will default to Commercial Building.
A single building can have multiple categories, however, they must each be separated by a comma with no spaces in between.
Identify OnNet and Near Net buildings.
Determine the install intervals for OnNet and Near Net Ethernet and/or Wavelength-enabled buildings.
Identify the products you offer from each building or across your network.
When entering building addresses, use a leading capital letter followed by trailing lowercase characters.
Verify that address directions are properly formatted. For example, 100 W Main St versus 100 Main St W.
Assure that directional addresses include a latitude and longitude as appropriate to wireless towers that are not USPS addressable locations.
While not required, it is recommended that you provide latitude and longitude data whenever possible to avoid addresses that cannot be geocoded, especially for wireless towers.
Verify that you have documented all required data elements according to your application.
For specific distribution format requirements, refer to the appropriate Distribution Format Reference Guide.
Upon request, Connectbase can create custom text-based fields to be populated into your building list. Contact Customer Support for details.
If sending or receiving lists via Network Radar, inform Connectbase if you have included required custom (non-standard) fields.