diff --git a/doc/geocoding_functions.md b/doc/geocoding_functions.md index 37aae39..4011076 100644 --- a/doc/geocoding_functions.md +++ b/doc/geocoding_functions.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Geocoding functions +# Geocoding Functions The following geocoding functions are available, grouped by categories. @@ -313,3 +313,5 @@ SELECT cdb_geocode_street_point('651 Lombard Street San Francisco California', N ```bash UPDATE {tablename} SET the_geom = cdb_geocode_street_point({street_name_column}) ``` + +**Tip:** See [Using Mapzen for Geocoding and Routing](http://cartodb-platform/dataservices-api/quickstart/#using-mapzen-for-geocoding-and-routing) if you are using the Mapzen API for geocoding. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/doc/quickstart.md b/doc/quickstart.md index a567904..5940b1f 100644 --- a/doc/quickstart.md +++ b/doc/quickstart.md @@ -24,3 +24,7 @@ Notice that you can make use of Postgres or PostGIS functions in your Data Servi ```bash https://{username}.cartodb.com/api/v2/sql?q=SELECT ST_Centroid(cdb_geocode_admin0_polygon('USA'))&api_key={Your API key} ``` + +## Using Mapzen for Geocoding and Routing + +You can use Mapzen as the [geocoder service provider](http://cartodb-platform/dataservices-api/geocoding-functions/#geocoding-functions) with CartoDB. You can also use the [Mapzen API](https://mapzen.com/documentation/search/) directly, to geocode your data. Additionally, the Mapzen routing service is built into the [routing functions](http://cartodb-platform/dataservices-api/routing-functions/#routing-functions) of CartoDB. \ No newline at end of file