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title: Manually normalize a SAM Foundation software discovery model
description: You can edit a software discovery model to manually normalize discovered software on the Software Discovery Models form so that it can be reconciled.
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# Manually normalize a SAM Foundation software discovery model

You can edit a software discovery model to manually normalize discovered software on the Software Discovery Models form so that it can be reconciled.

## Before you begin

Role required: sam\_user

## About this task

If the information automatically added to the software discovery model is incomplete, you can add the missing fields to manually normalize the software discovery model.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Software Asset** > **Discovery** > **Discovery models** and open a discovery model record.

2.  Fill in the **Publisher**, **Product**, and **Version** fields, as appropriate.

3.  Click **Normalize**.

    The normalization status is set to Manually Normalized.


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