This configuration includes setting up the layout (columns to display with the field type and size for each - this is the minimum that must be configured), match settings used for duplicate checks, configuration of any cleanse functions to use for checking data entered by IDD application users (used for data cleanse and/or validation), configuration of the label for the subject area, and subject area task assignments.

All children and grandchildren need to have a properly-configured match path to the root object of the subject area (configured in the Match/Merge Setup Details panel in the Schema Manager). When creating a new child, the IDD Configuration Manager displays the names of the match path components rather than the names of child objects.

Only match patch components that are relevant for the child type are shown. This configuration includes setting up the layout (columns to display with the field type and size for each) and configuration of a cleanse function (optional) to apply to the record (used for cleanse and/or validation).