PLP Record Matching Rules §

The default match rules form looks something like this: ¶

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For basic instructions on how to use the Match Rules form, click here. ¶

A set of match rules, or configuration, is comprised of: ¶

• one or more primary keys, each of which may define ¶
• one or more crosschecks that are run on matching records ¶
• a list of preferences (to determine the 'preferred' record when more than one DB record matches) ¶
• a list of crosscheck options (options that modify crosscheck behavior) ¶
• a list of redirection rules ('redirect' records that match but fail certain crosschecks to a separate file) ¶
• a list of synonyms (to improve crosscheck success by equivocating common strings and phrases) ¶

Click on the links above for the details on each component of the match rules. ¶