Advanced Pattern definition page

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Use this page to create or edit an Advanced Pattern definition.

An advanced pattern consists of an expression to be tested and an optional false positive expression. You can add multiple expressions to a single definition to create a "Text Pattern Group".

Option definitions

Category

Option

Definition

Name

Replace the default definition name with a unique name for this definition. This field is required.

Description

Use this field for information to identify the definition or indicate when used. This field is optional.

Matched Expression

Expression

The regular expression (Regex) or keyword pattern to be matched.

Description

Additional information to identify the pattern. This field is optional.

Validator

For Regex, designates an algorithm to test the pattern. Select an appropriate validator from the drop-down list. Default: No Validation

Score

Weighting for the expression. Range: -99–99

Add

Adds the defined expression to the matched expression definition.

Ignored Expressions

Expression

A pattern that is excluded from matching.

Type

Regex or Keyword.

Add

Adds the defined expression to the false positive definition.

Import Keywords

Opens a text box for entry of multiple keywords.

Delete All Keywords

Deletes all false positive definitions using keywords.