Individual name tokens are scored by a number of algorithms. These algorithms can be optimized by modifying configuration parameters, thus changing the final match score. RMS provides an easy way to compare and test different parameter settings based on your data.
A match configuration contains a set of parameters. Each named match configuration contains parameter values for a specific language pair and entity type. A single named match configuration can contain multiple language pairs and entity types.
From the Global Navigation Bar, select Configure.
You'll see a list of existing match configuration files. You can:
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Edit an existing match configuration. You cannot edit a match configuration if an evaluation has already been created using the configuration.
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Copy an existing match configuration, then edit it, making the changes you'd like to test. This is how you modify an existing match configuration that has been used in an evaluation.
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Delete a match configuration.
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Create a New Configuration.
While RNI contains over 100 parameters, RMS exposes a few of the most commonly modified parameters that are the most likely to have an impact on your data.
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Select the entity type from the top of the window (Person, Organization, or Location).
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Select a language pair from the drop-down.
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For each parameter you can adjust the score, either by moving the slider or editing the value in the box.
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Continue for other language pairs or entity types, as desired.
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Save or Save As
Each configuration must have a name. If you are creating a new configuration, only Save As will be available. Once you've saved it, you can modify and save the configuration under the same name.