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# Train the similarity solution to find similar ideas

# Train the similarity solution for Innovation Management to find similar
ideas {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Train the Similar Ideas solution definition included within the Predictive
Intelligence for Ideation capability to find related ideas when submitting an idea or
viewing ideas in the Idea Portal.

## Before you begin

Ensure that the Predictive Intelligence plugin (com.glide.platform_ml), PPM Standard plugin (com.snc.financial_planning_pmo), and Predictive Intelligence for Ideation plugin (com.snc.innovation_management_ml) are activated. For more information about Predictive Intelligence, see [Predictive
Intelligence](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=predictive-intelligence&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).

Role required:
admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPredictive IntelligenceSimilaritySolution Definitions.
2. In the Similarity Definitions list, search for and select the Similar Ideas solution definition (ml_sn_global_similar_ideas).
3. On the Similarity Definition form, verify the default field values for ideas.  
   For more information about the Similarity Definition form fields, see [Create and train a
   similarity solution](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-similarity-solution&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).
4. Click Update \& Retrain.
5. Open the Similarity Definition form for the Similar Ideas solution definition (ml_sn_global_similar_ideas).
6. In the ML Solutions related list, view the training solution progress in the Progress column.  
   Note:  
   Alternatively, you can click the link for the solution in the Active column. On the ML Solution form, click the Show training progress related link to check the training solution progress.

## Result

When the solution is complete, the similar ideas appear in the Related Ideas section on the Create an Idea form and Related Ideas section on the Ideas page in the Idea Portal.

## What to do next

* Review similarity examples: On the Similarity Definition form, in the ML Solutions related list, when Progress is 100%, in the Active column, click the link for the solution. On the ML Solution form, click the Similarity Examples related link to view the Similarity Examples list.
* Update the similarity score threshold: On the ML Solution form, on the Solution Statistics tab, enter the required value in the Similarity Score Threshold field. Right-click the ML Solution form and click Save.
* Test the prediction output for the records: On the ML Solution form, on the Test solution tab, enter your text in the Short description field and the maximum number of expected results in the Top N field, and then click Run test. The results above the similarity score threshold value are displayed.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Predictive Intelligence for Innovation Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Lg~yy4ES2uC2n3pj0aQwzg "The Predictive Intelligence for Innovation Management capability uses machine-learning algorithms to search and display similar ideas while submitting a new idea.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Submit an idea](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/h3uGDZyfKka0Y9dzi5a6kA "Submit an idea for a product, feature, enhancement, or change in the Idea Portal for others to vote on. Select categories relevant to the idea and, if useful, attach files to add details.")  
**Related topics**   

* [Predictive Intelligence](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=predictive-intelligence&version=australia&pubname=australia-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US)

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