Custom FSM–Based Data Types and Variants

The finite state machine framework of the Master Index Standardization Engine is very flexible, allowing you to define new data types and variants so you can standardize any type of data. This process requires no Java coding; all processing rules and logic are defined in XML files using predefined rules. The new data types and variants can be imported into NetBeans for use in master index projects. The following topics provide information and instructions for creating custom data types and variants.

• About Custom FSM–Based Data Types and Variants

• About the Standardization Packages

• Creating Custom FSM-Based Data Types

• Creating Custom FSM-Based Variants