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C-1098 The Declarative Network display conveys relationships
among properties that are computed by Declare Expression rules in the
selected application. You can review relationships that depend on forward
chaining or backward chaining. By interacting with the Declarative
Network display, you quickly can access the Declare Expression rules and
the property rules it references.
Understanding the
display
Use the controls at the right alter the appearance and presentation
of the Declarative Network display. These controls do not alter any
rules.
Each rectangle represents a property. An F in a box or
circle represents a functional relationship among properties, created
by a Declare Expression rule. Properties on the left and above are
dependent on others to the right and below, indicated by lines.
Control
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Description
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Navigation
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Select Cascade Tree as the style to present
dependencies with an arrow that indicates forward or backward
dependencies. (These directions do not indicate forward or
backward chaining.)
Select Basic Tree as the style to see more of
a large or complex dependency network.
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Use the arrow buttons and the home button to move the
display within the window.
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Use the magnifying glass buttons to expand (zoom into) or
contract (zoom out from) the display.
Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl key to
change the pointer to a zoom-in magnifying glass, or the
Ctrl + Shift keys to change the pointer to a
zoom-out magnifying glass.
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Display
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By Description?
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Select to present the display using Short Description text
from the property rules. Clear the box to present the display
using property names rather than Short Description text.
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Levels
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Select All to see a complete display, or
select a number to control the depth of relationships
presented.
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Interacting with
the display
- Hold the
Alt
key to change the pointer to a hand
shape. Click and drag to pan the image.
- Click a rectangle to access the corresponding property
rule.
- Click any F element to open the corresponding Declare
Expression rule.
Testing Declare
Expression rules
This display shows the structure of the relationships, but not the
results of specific computations.
To enter values and test the Declare Expression rules, click the
Run ZZZZZ button, where ZZZZZ is the name
or description of the target property. See Unit
testing a Declare Expression rule. C-2597
About the Declarative
Network