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The Loqate release (e.g., 2013Q4) is made up of an API version and a set of data files.

Finding the API Version

Method 1: Call getVersion()

You can call the getVersion() method from the API using String variable to store the API version information.

Method 2: Lookup on Released Page

Lookup on released

Method 3: Run lqtBatch -v

Run lqtBatch -v

Method 4: Check version.txt File

Since 2014Q1.0 release, Loqate Software Installation directory contains a file called version.txt. Examine the contents of the version.txt file.

Method 5: Run Install Manager

Run Install Manager, look at the bottom left of the window or at the command line

Finding the Data Files Version

Method 1: Run Install Manager

Run Install Manager and check the date of the currently installed datapacks.

Method 2: Check _manifest.properties Files

Each datapack has their own manifest and data files. Check in the _manifest.properties files in the data folder, and look for the ReleaseDate entry. The release date and version corresponds to the files associated with that datapack.

Method 3: Run lqtBatch Without Input File

Run lqtBatch without an input file, e.g., lqtBatch -d /opt/loqate/data and examine the File.Build.* timestamp on each file

Method 4: Run the GKRInfo Tool

Run the GKRInfo tool in the API and examine the File.Build.* timestamp on each file

Method 5: Examine Downloaded LFZ Files

Examine the downloaded .lfz files, which have the format <Product>_<Min API version>_<Release Date YYYYMMDD>_<Filesize in Mb>.lfz