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Section 5 Common Matching - FunctionalNew FormFor example, the first name and last name are the same, and the mailingaddress is the same, but the date of birth is different. GOAMTCH then appearswith the Potential Matches tab highlighted. You can review each potentialmatch to determine if one is, in fact, a match. If multiple records meet thematching criteria, they are all displayed in the Potential Matches block.(a)(b)If one of the potential matches is the same as the one being entered, youcan select the record as a match, or update it with additional information.Banner will not assign a new PIDM. If the record is updated, existing datawill not be overwritten.If none of the potential matches is the same as the one being entered, youcan create a new record. Banner will assign a new PIDM to the record.Key BlockUse this block to enter the ID to be matched and the matching source code for thematch rules to be used in the search.The following fields are in the Key Block.Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . .IDDescriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The ID that is being compared to existing IDs in the database formatching.This must be a generated value (select the Generate ID button orenter GENERATED in the ID field), or an ID that does notcurrently exist in the database.MatchingSourceThe common matching source code associated with the userentering the new ID. This source code will determine which rulesthe Common Matching algorithm uses to search for a match. Ifyou checked the Allow Other Matching Sources check box on theGORCMUS form for this user, that person will be able to select adifferent source code.(lookup) List Common Matching SourceCode (GTVCMSC)More buttons in the Key BlockMouse Keyboard ResultGenerate ID N/A Generate new one-up Banner IDStudent Release 7.0 January 2005168 Release Guide Confidential