Specifying the Master Index Update Mode

The update-mode element specifies whether potential duplicates are reevaluated for a record each time the record is updated. If you specify that potential duplicates are reevaluated, the reevaluation only occurs when updates are made to fields involved in blocking and matching. The update mode can only be specified by modifying the XML file directly.

To Specify Potential Duplicates be Reevaluated at Each Update

1. In the Projects window, expand the Configuration node in the project you want to modify, and then double-click master.xml.

2. In the MasterControllerConfig element, change the value of the update-mode element to Pessimistic.

   For example:

   <update-mode>Pessimistic</update-mode>

3. Save and close the file.

To Specify Potential Duplicates not be Reevaluated at Each Update

1. In the Projects window, expand the Configuration node in the project you want to modify, and then double-click master.xml.

2. In the MasterControllerConfig element, change the value of the update-mode element to Optimistic.

   For example:

   <update-mode>Optimistic</update-mode>

3. Save and close the file.