Data Transforms
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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 data transform rule by selecting Data Transform
from the Data Model
category.
A data transform rule has two key parts:
Field |
Description |
Apply to |
Select a class that this data transform applies to. The list of available class names may depend on the ruleset you select. Each class may restrict rules applying to that class to an explicit set of rulesets as specified on the Advanced tab of the class form. |
Name |
Enter a name that is a Java identifier. Begin the name with a letter, and use only letters, digits, and the dash character. See How to enter a Java identifier. A conventional name for the initial, and typically the simplest, data transform in a class is |
When searching for instances of this rule type, the system uses full rule resolution which: