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Perform fuzzy search

You can use the Fuzzy Search feature to locate records that may not exactly match your search criteria. This feature gives you the ability to achieve accurate search results, even if a typo or misspelling exists in the search entry.

The Fuzzy Search option and batch details are available under the main toolbar.

  1. In the Fuzzy Search field, enter an index field.

    The search results are displayed in a table.

  2. Select the record to retrieve from the table.

    You can enter an asterisk ( * ) into the search bar to retrieve all records from the table.

    You cannot select two rows from the same group.

Multiple rows:

  • If you select multiple rows, the option with the highest confidence score is populated in the field.

  • If you select multiple rows with the same confidence, the option with the higher weight is populated.

  • If you select multiple rows with the same confidence and weight, the first record on the extraction list is populated.

Multiple Fuzzy Extraction methods:

  • If both Document Fuzzy and Field Fuzzy are configured and the same index field exists in both, the option with the higher weighted confidence (confidence x weight) is populated in the field.

Fuzzy Search check box

Fuzzy Search is a check box available in the Fuzzy Search Results window on the Validation screen. By default, Fuzzy Search is selected.

  • If the Fuzzy Search check box is selected to look for multi-word records, all results relevant to the search argument are retrieved, irrespective of the Starts With, Ends With, Contains, Exact Match filters.
  • If the Fuzzy Search check box is cleared, the results are filtered according to the option used to perform the search (Starts With, Ends With, Contains, Exact Match).

For more information, see the "Fuzzy DB Extraction" chapter in the Transact Administrator's Guide.