Create a Matches Found Clause

You use the Matches Found subtab on the Comparison Rule tab in the Comparison Rules (SP) application to create matches found clauses. A matches found clause specifies the acceptable ratio of Data Set 1 object instances to Data Set 2 object instances in the comparison after the system applies the Data Set 1 or Data Set 2 filter or both. Each clause identifies an object in Data Set 1 and an object in Data Set 2 to evaluate. The clause also includes an operator that specifies the number of instances of the Data Set 1 object and the number of instances of the Data Set 2 object. For more information about the components of matches found clauses, see Matches Found Clauses.

To create matches found clauses:

Note: These instructions are based on the assumption that you have selected a comparison rule or created a new rule in the Comparison Rules (SP) application and are positioned on the Comparison Rule tab in that application. If you have not created or selected a comparison rule, see Create a Comparison Rule for more information about creating or selecting a rule.

  1. On the Comparison Rule tab in the Comparison Rules (SP) application, select the Matches Found subtab.

  2. To add a matches found clause, in the Matches Found Clauses table window, click New Row. The Row Details open.

Note: The application generates a sequence number for each new row created. By default, the application creates sequence numbers in increments of ten in ascending order. You can modify the numbers as needed or add new clauses with sequence numbers that fall between already-existing numbers. Each sequence number must be unique. When you save the record, the application sorts the clauses in ascending numerical order.

  1. If appropriate, in the (... field (open parenthesis), enter an open parenthesis.

  2. In the Data Set 1 Object field, click Select Value and select a Data Set 1 object from the Select Value dialog box. The value selected populates the Data Set 1 Object field.

Note: If you select a specification (such as ASSETSPEC) for the Data Set 1 Object field, then select a value for the Data Set 1 Class Structure field.

  1. If appropriate, in the Data Set 1 Class Structure field, click Select Value and select a class structure from the Select Value dialog box. The selected class structure populates the Data Set 1 Class Structure field. The application displays the classification for the selected class structure in the Data Set 1 Classification field and a description  in the Data Set 1 Class Structure Description field.

  2. In the Operator field, click Select Value and select an operator for the matches found clause. The value selected populates the Operator field.

  3. In the Data Set 2 Object field, click Select Value and select a Data Set 2 object from the Select Value dialog box.

Note: If you select a specification (such as ACTCISPEC) for the Data Set 2 Object field, then select a value for the Data Set 2 Class Structure field.

  1. If appropriate, in the Data Set 2 Class Structure field, click Select Value and select a class structure from the Select Value dialog box. The selected class structure populates the Data Set 2 Class Structure field. The application displays the classification for the selected class structure in the Data Set 2 Classification field and a description in the Data Set 2 Class Structure Description field.

  2. If appropriate, in the ...) field (close parenthesis), enter a close parenthesis.

  3. If appropriate, in the Sequence Operator field, click Select Value . A Select Value dialog box opens. On the dialog box, select the appropriate sequence operator. The Select Value dialog box closes, and the selected operator populates the Sequence Operator field.

Note: If you use multiple clauses, specify a sequence operator for all rows except the row with the highest sequence number. The row with the highest sequence number cannot have a sequence operator.

  1. If appropriate, repeat steps 2 through 10 to create additional matches found clauses.

  2. When you have entered all matches found clauses, you can create one or more filters for the comparison rule by selecting another subtab in the application.

  3. When you complete all components of the comparison rule, click Save Comparison Rule  to save the comparison rule.