User Manual

DUPLICATE DETECTIONDUPLICATE DETECTION OVERVIEWThe SmartAddresser 5 Show Duplicates window offers Basic duplicate detection andUser Defined duplicate detection. The Basic duplicate detection process finds duplicatesby matching specific predefined fields in the database. The User Defined duplicatedetection feature allows you to control the method of duplicate detection. Either way,SmartAddresser's patented duplicate detection algorithm offers advanced features foryou to choose from, such as Soundex and Exact Match. When duplicates are detected,they are tagged for deletion and dimmed in List View. Once detection is complete, youcan review each duplicate, save them to disk to review later, or permanently removethem from the list by Packing the Database.TIP!We recommend that you Validate the records before Duplicate Detection. Ifyour list is Validated before Duplicate Detection, the address will bestandardized, providing more accurate detection.• From the Select menu, choose Show Duplicates or click the Show Duplicatesbutton from the main toolbar.The Show Duplicates window will appear.• Select either the Basic method or the User Defined tab to detect duplicates.See these individual topics for full instructions on each.107