The batch system, governed by program GTBM00, appends census and geographic code information to your input name-and-address records based on parameters you enter. You use the parameter records to:
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Specify information about the layout of the data in the name-and-address records.
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Define the content and layout of your output records.
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Specify headers and footers for GeoTAX reports.
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Define the data and the number of lines printed on each page of the reports.
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Specify what census and geographic data should be applied.
When you submit the parameter records and input file for processing, the GeoTAX batch system:
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Appends the requested census and/or geographic data for matched records.
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Generates the processing reports and, if requested, a non-coded records file.
GeoTAX is governed by parameter records and control language. You can use them independently or combine them to work together.