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Hi,

I know this is not related to the current topic discussed but felt that someone can suggest a solution.

I am trying to use input pattern override for name standardization and I am not able to use a '*' astrix in the input pattern (eg. F*+G). It throws an error when testing the input data with an '*'

Can anyone suggest a solution for this. Please revert back asap.

Regards,
skadiam

In the future, please open a new topic...

To answer you question, I believe you are trying to use a 'wildcard'. That is not possible in an override. You can:
1. Be more specific with multiple patterns (like FF+G, F++G, FI+G, etc).
2. Use Pattern Action Language. You will not be able to do this on the rules provided with the product - they are read-only. You can, however, copy the rule and then make the change.

skadiam wrote:I know this is not related to the current topic discussed but felt that someone can suggest a solution.

If you are not contributing to the current topic, start a new one. Someone will still be able to 'suggest a solution' without the hijack.

For the record, split from here.

Thanks for those quick responses..I would like to add some more details to my original query..The names that are to be standardized are like MR B ALEXANDER * WILSON and the patter for this is PIF*F

There are lot of cases where I have a low repeating freq. patterns and I thought using input override would be quicker than updating the PAT file for handling these patterns. Since '*' is not being supported in the overrides can you guys suggest me if there are any other options that I can try (other than updating the PAT file).

Alas no. The universal class is not available for overrides. You might try classifying * as class I (initial) using a Classification override, to see whether that would meet your needs.

What rule set are you using? Most of the out-of-the-box rule sets will strip out the asterisk character from the data (e.g. USNAME, AUNAME, etc)