User Manual

User Manual User Manual

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PROPERTIESDICTIONARIESA.K.A. DictionaryThe A.K.A. Dictionary includes common match code references that aid in duplicatedetection. For example, Bob matched with Robert or Kari matched with Karen. You canedit the A.K.A. Dictionary from either the Properties window or the Show Duplicateswindow. To edit the A.K.A. Dictionary, follow the instructions below:• Click the A.K.A. Dictionary button . The A.K.A. Dictionary window willappear:• To add a new A.K.A., click on New and type the Name and A.K.A. Name into thenew record.• To delete an existing A.K.A., click the entry and click the delete button .• To modify an existing entry, highlight the entry and type the modification.• To delete all of the existing A.K.A. Dictionary entries, click the Delete All button.190

FORMAT DICTIONARYPropertiesSmartAddresser 5 is distributed with an empty User Defined Format Dictionary becauseit is impossible for SmartAddresser 5 to know how you will want to format yourdata. You can use the Format Dictionary to correct poor data entry. For instance, atdata entry, the country could be typed in a few different ways, like U.S.A. and US andUnited States. With the Format Dictionary you can choose the format that you like thebest and build a cross-reference. Follow the steps below to add items to the FormatDictionary:• In the Format window or Validate Records window, click on the User DefinedDictionary button. The Format Dictionary window will appear:• Click New.• Type in the Original entry and press Tab.• Type in the desired Formatted text.• To Delete all existing Formats click the Delete All button .• When you’ve finished editing the Format Dictionary click Close.The Format Dictionary will automatically save any changes made upon closing.191

PROPERTIESDICTIONARIESA.K.A. DictionaryThe A.K.A. Dictionary includes common match code references that aid in duplicatedetection. For example, Bob matched with Robert or Kari matched with Karen. You canedit the A.K.A. Dictionary from either the Properties window or the Show Duplicateswindow. To edit the A.K.A. Dictionary, follow the instructions below:• Click the A.K.A. Dictionary button . The A.K.A. Dictionary window willappear:• To add a new A.K.A., click on New and type the Name and A.K.A. Name into thenew record.• To delete an existing A.K.A., click the entry and click the delete button .• To modify an existing entry, highlight the entry and type the modification.• To delete all of the existing A.K.A. Dictionary entries, click the Delete All button.190

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