EZ24x7 NCOALink Instant Service - Result Files
EZ24x7 service returns a CSV delimited-field file. Although the input address list format varies, the EZ24x7 Service File Format is universal. Service results are written once as part of CASS/DPV and Move Update service.
Master Presort and Presort Group results are recreated every time presort is run. The format of Master Presort files is described in Preparation (see section Master Presort List).
· Service results are written to C:\AES\EZ_out\ORDER_ID\a_list.csv – where ORDER_ID is the order number appearing in the ‘List’ tab.
· Presort results are written to C:\AES\EZ_out\ORDER_ID\presort\auto_list.csv – in mail-piece order.
· Presort groups are also produced for each tray or sack written to: C:\AES\EZ_out\ORDER_ID\presort\group_N.csv – where N is the sack or tray number.
Do Not Echo Input – Site Setup Control
Input address records are appended to Service File records by default. You can choose not to append the address list records. File->SiteSetup opens the Site Setup window where you will find the "Do Not Echo Input" checkbox. When checked, input address list fields are not appended to the Service File record.
Address list records always start echo input in the 16th column. Without NCOALink, columns 12 through 15 will be empty so that the address record always begins in column 16 regardless of NCOALink.
If the address list is fixed-field, the entire fixed-field record will be found in column 16. If the fixed-field record contains either a comma or double-quote character, the field will have a double-quote added before and after the record. Double-quotes found in the input address record are doubled consistent with CSV format rules.
If the address list is delimited field, each field in the address list record will be appended. The first address field will be column 16 the second column 17 and so on. The echoed address list fields will be in CSV format even if the input address list was <TAB> delimited.
If input address records were appended to Service File records, Master Presort records will also retain input address fields starting with column 14.
Separate Suitability Files
EZ24x7 assigns suitability codes to each address when serviced by EZ24x7 indicating the address status. For your convenience, a separate address list is created for each suitability code in the same EZ24x7 Service File Format. Address lists by suitability code are named “0nz.csv”, “1ps.csv” … “8au.csv” containing addresses categorized as described below.
· 0nz - No Discount - No ZIP Code
The address was not matched and the ZIP Code was either not provided or invalid. CASS requires dropping invalid ZIP codes as a result of CASS processing. Addresses do not qualify for any discount and are excluded from EZ24x7 presort support.
· 1ps - Presort Discount
The address was not matched. The ZIP Code is valid, but may or may not have any relationship with the city/state. The address is likely undeliverable. Addresses qualify for presort postage discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but delivery depends on the letter carrier recognizing the address or knowing the recipient.
· 2pn - Presort Discount - Not Deliverable
The address was matched to a special USPS ZIP+4 indicating that the address is not deliverable (e.g. park side of a street). Addresses qualify for presort discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but the address is not deliverable according to the USPS.
· 3ps - Presort Discount
The address was matched without DPV confirmation. The address cannot be confirmed and is likely undeliverable. Addresses qualify for presort discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but delivery depends on the letter carrier recognizing the address or knowing the recipient.
· 4av - Automation Discount - Vacant
The address was matched and DPV confirmed, but was confirmed vacant. Addresses qualify for automation rate discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but the USPS has this address listed as vacant.
· 5am - Automation Discount - Moved (no-forwarding-address)
The address was matched and DPV confirmed, but a positive NCOALink lookup occurred without returning a new forwarding address. Addresses qualify for automation rate discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but the USPS is reporting that the recipient has moved and there is no forwarding address.
· 6an - Automation Discount - "NoStat"
The address was matched and DPV confirmed, but confirmed "no-stat" meaning that mail to this address is being returned for non-specified reasons. Addresses qualify for automation rate discounts and can be included in EZ24x7 presort, but the USPS is reporting that the mail is being returned (e.g. dangerous animal, no mailbox, etc.).
· 7aa - Automation Discount
The address was matched and DPV confirmed. The address is deliverable and qualifies for automation rate discounts.
· 8au - Automation Discount (new forwarding-address)
The address was matched and DPV confirmed. Furthermore, a positive NCOALink lookup occurred returning a new forwarding address. The address is deliverable and qualifies for automation rate discounts.