Understanding Solution Match Results

Exact matches and near matches

Solution Finder separates exact matches from near matches. Exact matches satisfy the submitted runtime input. Near matches are returned when exact matches are unavailable and should be reviewed with extra care.

• Exact matches usually appear in the main match list.
• Near matches can include reasons such as a dimension being just outside the closest allowed boundary.
• Near matches are advisory and should not be treated as automatic approval.
• If your input changes, run matching again before relying on any previous result.

What the result card tells you

• Rank shows the order returned by the backend evaluation.
• Score helps compare candidates inside the same result set.
• Preferred manufacturer status indicates whether a result aligns with a preferred manufacturer selection.
• Solution title, manufacturer, discipline, category, and fire ratings help you decide which result to open first.

Open detail before using a solution

1. 1
   Open the selected result

   The portal should request the detailed result for that version using the same answers that created the list.

2. 2
   Review content and installation notes

   Read the summary, installation notes, warnings, and limitations returned for your current locale.

3. 3
   Check materials and suppliers

   Materials may include supplier arrays. A material can have no supplier, one supplier, or multiple suppliers with product-specific links.

4. 4
   Review steps, references, and media

   Use the detailed view for practical installation guidance and supporting documentation.

5. 5
   Confirm project suitability

   Use the result as guidance and confirm any project-specific approval requirements before acting.