Decision Tables
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Records can be created in various ways. You can add a brand new record to your application or copy an existing one. Existing rules can be specialized by creating a copy into a specific ruleset, against a different class or (in some cases) with a set of circumstance definitions. Data instances may be copied but do not support specialization as they are not versioned.
Based on your use case, the Create, Save As or Specialization form is used to create the record. The number of fields and available options vary by record type. Start by familiarizing yourself with the generic layout of these forms and their common fields:
This help topic then identifies the key parts and options that are applicable to the record type you are creating.
Create a decision table by selecting Decision Table
from the Decision
category.
A decision table has two key parts:
Field |
Description |
Apply to |
Select the class to which this decision table applies. Decision table rules can apply to an embedded page. On the Decision Table form, you can use the keywords |
Identifier |
Choose a unique name that indicates the purpose of the rule. Begin the name with a letter and use only letters, digits, and a dash character. |
When searching for instances of this rule type, the system uses full rule resolution which:
In addition, this rule type supports rule redirection.