Before you begin using the Distribution Tool State Cut feature, it is important to note:
- You must first install the Finalist database files onto a local or networked hard drive. If you are using the Finalist database files from a networked hard drive, you must verify that you have a connection to the networked hard drive where the files are located.
- The Finalist City and ZIP + 4 database files are both required to use the State Cut feature. The State Cut feature creates new City and ZIP + 4 database files containing data for the requested states. These files must be used together for address assignment. The new zip4us.sc will not work with the original city.dir database file and the new city.sc will not work with the original zip4us.dir database file.
- To use the database files generated by the State Cut program, you must edit the pbfn.cfg file to point to the new State Cut database files. For more information on the pbfn.cfg file, refer to Chapter 2, Configuring Finalist in your Finalist User's Guide.