Modifying Master Index Standardization Files (Repository)

You can fine-tune the standardization process by modifying the standardization files. For example, you can insert additional names or terms into the nickname file or business name files. Depending on your data requirements, you might need to modify additional standardization files. Some of the patterns files (most notably the address patterns files) are very complex and should only be modified by personnel who thoroughly understand the defined patterns and tokens. If you modify standardization files, make sure you modify them for each national domain specified in the Match Field file.

To Modify Standardization Data Configuration Files

1. In the Projects window, expand the master index project to configure and then expand Standardization Engine.

2. If the file you want to modify is domain-specific, expand the domain name.

3. Open the file you want to modify in the NetBeans text editor.

4. Modify the file in accordance with the information presented for each data type in Understanding the Sun Match Engine.

5. Save and close the file.