Align enables you to align (or map) your data dictionary (element names, definitions and option sets) to CEDS. The alignment creates a map that can be used with CEDS reports to see how your data dictionary aligns with the CEDS standard, or with others in the field. The reports can also help you identify where data elements are missing, or where duplicate collection efforts are occurring within your own systems. To start aligning, select CREATE Maps. To get additional help, select ACCESS Align tutorials for instructions on how to use Align, or submit your question to us.