Modifying Sun Match Engine Address Data Configuration Files

To customize the Sun Match Engine configuration files for processing street address data, you can modify any of the address standardization files using the text editor provided in NetBeans. Before modifying the match configuration file, review the information provided inSun Match Engine Matching Configuration and Match Configuration Comparison Functions for Sun Match Engine (Repository). Make sure a thorough data analysis has been performed to determine the best fields for matching and the best comparison functions to use for each field.

Updating most standardization files is a straightforward process. Make sure to follow the syntax guidelines provided in Sun Match Engine Standardization Configuration for Address Data. If you add rows to any of the standardization files, make sure to adjust the corresponding parameter in the address constants file (addressConstants.cfg).

Modifying the patterns file is a more complex task. Only modify this file once you fully understand pattern tokens, types, relevance, and flags.