Merge/Purge Max™ Output Layout & Data Definitions
Below is the output layout and data definitions for Merge/Purge Max™. These fields are typically appended to the right of your original data. On request, we can alternatively update your existing fields.
Field: name of the field. Type: field type; Chr = character or alphanumeric, Num = numeric. Width: field width. Dec: number of decimal points. From: field starting point. To: field ending point. Description: data definition of the field contents.
| Field | Type | Width | Dec | From | To | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEACOCK_ID | Chr | 10 | 1 | 10 | Unique ID number assigned to each record - used for support | |
| MP_FLAG | Chr | 1 | 11 | 11 |
Merge/Purge Max Match Type (key):
H = Household
D = Duplicate |
|
| MP_CONF | Chr | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Merge/Purge Max Match Confidence (key):
1 = Highest confidence
2 3 4 = Lowest confidence |
|
| MP_HHID | Chr | 7 | 13 | 19 | Household ID number: a unique number for all records in the same household | |
| MP_DUPEID | Chr | 10 | 20 | 29 | Duplicate ID number: a unique number for all records in each group of duplicates | |
| MP_PRJFLG | Chr | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Merge/Purge Max Project Flag (key):
A = Flagged for survival
B = Flagged for deletion |
|
| MP_TBLFLG | Chr | 1 | 31 | 31 |
Merge/Purge Max Table Flag (key):
A = Flagged for survival
B = Flagged for deletion |
|
| MP_PRIFLG | Chr | 1 | 32 | 32 |
Merge/Purge Max Primary Flag (key):
A = Flagged for survival
B = Flagged for deletion |
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| MP_HHCNT1 | Num | 10 | 0 | 33 | 42 | Count of records in each household |
| MP_HHCNT2 | Num | 10 | 0 | 43 | 52 | Count of records in each household after records flagged for deletion are excluded |
| MP_DUPECNT | Num | 10 | 0 | 53 | 62 | Count of records in each group of duplicates |
NOTICE: Layouts and content are subject to change—we are always working to improve our services.

