Master Index Java Class Types (Repository)

Sun Master Index provides a set of static API classes that can be used with any object structure and any Sun master index application. Sun Master Index also generates several dynamic API classes that are specific to the object structure of each master index application. The dynamic classes contain similar methods, but the number and names of methods change depending on the object structure. In addition, several methods are generated in an OTD for use in external system Collaborations and another set of methods is generated for use within an Business Process. For detailed information about the static classes and methods, see the Javadocs.

The following topics provide additional information about the different types of Java classes:

• Static Master Index Java Classes (Repository)

• Dynamic Master Index Object Classes (Repository)

Static Master Index Java Classes (Repository)

Static classes provide the methods you need to perform basic data cleansing functions against incoming data, such as performing searches, reviewing potential duplicates, adding and updating records, and merging and unmerging records. The primary class containing these functions is the MasterController class, which includes the executeMatch method. Several classes support the MasterController class by defining additional objects and functions. Documentation for the static methods is provided in Javadoc format. The static classes are listed and described in the Javadocs provided with Sun Master Index.

Dynamic Master Index Object Classes (Repository)

When you generate a master index project, several dynamic methods are created that are specific to the object structure defined for the master index application. This includes classes that define each object in the object structure and that allow you to work with the data in each object. If the object structure is modified, regenerating the project updates the dynamic methods for the new structure.

Dynamic OTD Methods

When you generate a master index project, a method OTD is created that contains Java methods to help you define how records are processed into the master index database from external systems. Like the dynamic object classes, these methods are based on the object structure. They rely on the dynamic object classes to create the objects in the master index application and to define and retrieve field values for those objects. Regenerating the master index application updates the methods to reflect any changes to the object structure.

Dynamic Business Process Methods

When you generate a master index project, several methods are listed under the method OTD folder that are designed for use within a Business Process. These methods are a subset of the master index API that can be used to query a master index database using a web-based interface. As with the dynamic OTD methods, the Business Process methods are also based on the defined object structure. Regenerating a project updates these methods to reflect any changes to the object structure.