Lexicon - Intersect

Creates a new lexicon containing all entries which appear both in this lexicon and a reference lexicon.

Remarks

The Intersect command generates a new Lexicon containing only the entries that are present in both the selected Lexicon and a specified reference Lexicon. This is useful for identifying common values, synchronizing dictionaries, or preparing a focused subset for review or export.

When to Use

• To find the overlap between two Lexicons, such as shared codes, terms, or values.
• When you need to create a new Lexicon that contains only entries validated or approved in both sources.
• For quality control, deduplication, or harmonization of multiple dictionaries.

How It Works

• Select the source Lexicon and specify a reference Lexicon using the 'Reference Lexicon' property.
• Provide a name for the new Lexicon using the 'New Lexicon Name' property.
• The command creates a new Lexicon in the same folder as the source, containing only the entries found in both.
• If no matching entries are found, the command will not create a new Lexicon and will display an error.

> Note: The new Lexicon is independent and can be edited, exported, or used like any other Lexicon.

For more information about dictionary management and comparison, see the documentation for Lexicon.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Reference Lexicon	Lexicon	►	The reference Lexicon to compare against. EditorNode Reference Editor Requiredtrue Specifies the Lexicon whose entries will be compared with those of the source Lexicon. Only entries present in both will be included in the new Lexicon. Usage Guidance Use the object selector to choose the reference Lexicon. The comparison is case-sensitive or case-insensitive depending on the configuration of the source Lexicon. The reference Lexicon should have the same 'Lexicon Type' as the source for meaningful results. > Tip: Use this property to synchronize or validate entries across multiple dictionaries.
New Lexicon Name	String	►	The name of the new lexicon to create. Requiredtrue Specifies the name for the new Lexicon that will be created as the result of the intersection. Usage Guidance Enter a descriptive name that reflects the purpose or contents of the new Lexicon. The new Lexicon will be created in the same folder as the source Lexicon. If a Lexicon with the same name already exists in the folder, a unique name will be generated automatically. > Example: > If intersecting "Approved Vendors" and "Active Vendors", you might name the new Lexicon "Approved & Active Vendors".

See Also

Lexicon