Matching Overview

Introduction

The Matching module is designed to help identify matches across different entities. To use this module, it needs to be included in the license. Currently, only users with the roles of CONTRIBUTOR and ADMIN have access to use it.

Matching can either be done in the Global Entity View for an entity or via the separate matching view.

Key Features

This module provides various methods to identify matches, namely:

1. Match by Equal Labels

This method identifies matches by comparing labels. If two or more entities have identical labels, they are considered to be a match.

2. Match by Existing Match Literals

This method identifies matches based on existing match literals. If match literals exist in multiple entities, they are considered to be a match.

3. Match by Identifier

The Match by Identifier method searches for entities with identical internal identifiers. If entities have the same internal identifier, they are considered to be a match.

4. String to Thing Proposal

This method proposes matches based on string comparison. If a string in one entity matches a string in another, it proposes those as a match.

Global Entity View

A magic wand icon will appear when proposals are available. This serves as a visual indicator that the system has found potential matches and they are ready for review.

Clustering

The Clustering feature is an extension of the Matching module, allowing you to merge multiple entities into a single, global entity view. Proposals for merges are made using the Matching module.

Matching View

If more than one entity has to be matches, it is recommended to use the separate matching functionality that can be accessed from the side menu. For a detailed explanation on how to use this feature, please click here.

Getting Started

To start using the Matching module, ensure your user role is either CONTRIBUTOR or ADMIN and that the module is included in your license. Once these requirements are met, you can begin identifying matches using the methods outlined above.

For any additional assistance, refer to the examples or reach out to our support team.

Please see the Clustering Documentation for details on the Clustering feature, which extends the capabilities of the Matching module.