The fourth Submit CODE-1 Plus Job screen is the Match Configuration screen. Use this screen to specify the degree of closeness compared elements must have for CODE-1 Plus to determine an address match. You can also indicate other storage options for multiple matches and probability of correctness that apply globally to all elements of a match. To access this screen, page down from the third Submit CODE-1 Plus Job Screen.
Field Name |
Format |
Description |
Comments |
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Street Name Comparison |
E, L, M, or T |
Controls the tolerance with which CODE-1 Plus determines matches for input street names: E Only exact equal matches are accepted. L The margin of error accepted is somewhat relaxed to allow marginal addresses to match. M The margin of error accepted is adequate to allow most reasonable addresses to match. T The margin of error accepted is more demanding so that the address matches need to be close to equal. |
Optional. Default is M. |
Firm Name Comparison |
E, L, M, or T |
Controls the tolerance with which CODE-1 Plus determines matches for input firm names: E Only exact equal matches are accepted. L The margin of error accepted is somewhat relaxed to allow marginal addresses to match. M The margin of error accepted is adequate to allow most reasonable addresses to match. T The margin of error accepted is more demanding so that the address matches need to be close to equal. |
Optional. Default is M. |
Directional/Suffix Comparison |
E, L, M, or T |
Controls the tolerance with which CODE-1 Plus determines matches for input directionals and suffixes: E Only exact equal matches are accepted. L The margin of error accepted is somewhat relaxed to allow marginal addresses to match. M The margin of error accepted is adequate to allow most reasonable addresses to match. T The margin of error accepted is more demanding so that the address matches need to be close to equal. |
Optional. Default is M. |
Return a Vanity City Name |
Y or N |
Indicates whether or not CODE-1 Plus should return vanity-type city names when they are encountered in the input: Y Yes, store vanity city names. N No, do not store vanity city names. |
Optional. Default is N. |
Accept Multiple Matches |
Y or N |
Specifies whether to accept multiple matches: Y Yes, store multiple matches. N No, do not store multiple matches. If "Y", this value overrides individual storage settings for the 5-digit ZIP Code, carrier route code, ZIP + 4 Code, standardized address, and city/state. NOTE: A Y in this position will result in a non-CASS certified configuration. No CASS report will be generated. |
Optional. Default is N. |
Dual Address Match Logic |
blank, S, or P |
Indicates how to handle addresses with multiple non-blank address lines or multiple address types on the same address line: Blank Normal match scoring for street address elements, input ZIP Code, matching address line, and so on. S Return a street match, regardless of the address line. P Return a PO Box match, regardless of the address line. NOTE: Under normal conditions, a PO Box cannot match if the city name and input ZIP Code are both changed. NOTE: If S or P is selected, a non-CASS-certified configuration will be generated. DMM 708 states to match to a PO Box first when on the same address line or the PO Box address is the primary address line. |
Optional. Default is blank. |
Mixed Case Option |
blank, C, or L |
Indicating whether to return mixed case in all address components: Blank Matched output will be returned in all uppercase. C All address components that contain text will be returned in mixed case. L All address components that contain text will be returned in lower case. |
Optional. Default is blank. |
Return ZIP Code when not correlated to city/state |
Y or N |
Indicating whether the Input ZIP Code should be returned when there is no correlation between the input city/state and ZIP Code: Y Store the Input ZIP Code. N Do NOT store the Input ZIP Code. NOTE: If Y is chosen, a non-CASS certified configuration is created. No PS Form 3553 will be generated. |
Optional. Default is N. |
Store non-standard PMB numbers |
Y or N |
Indicates whether to store non-standard private mailbox numbers: Y Store ALL private mailbox numbers. N Store ONLY standard private mailbox numbers. NOTE: If Y is chosen, a non-CASS certified configuration will be created. No USPS Form 3553 is generated. |
Optional. Default is N. |
Max Address Correctness for storage |
1 numeric character |
A one character code indicating the (relative) probable correctness of the address match: 0 The address is most likely to be correct. 1-8 Intermediate values. 9 The address is least likely to be correct. The value typed here overrides the individual Maximum Address Correctness storage settings for the 5-digit ZIP Code, carrier route code, ZIP + 4 Code, standardized address, and city/state. |
Optional. Default is 9. |
Maximum Overall Correctness for storage |
1 numeric character |
A one character code indicating the (relative) probable correctness of the overall match: 0 The match is most likely to be correct. 1-8 Intermediate values. 9 The overall match is least likely to correct. The value typed here overrides individual Maximum Overall Correctness storage settings for the 5-digit ZIP Code, carrier route code, ZIP + 4 Code, standardized address, and city/state. |
Optional. Default is 9. |
User-controlled CASS Configuration suffix |
1 or 2 numeric characters |
Specifies a configuration number (00-99) to be used when a "Configuration ID" for the Postal Form 3553 cannot be determined. The configuration number typed here will be appended to a "Z" for use. |
Optional. No Default. |
Terminate If Non-CASS Certified |
Y or N |
An option indicating whether to continue processing a job if the job is not CASS certified. Y Continue running the job. N Do not continue running the job. |
Default is N. |