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After you save the rule, the pattern text and signature are completed from information in the function rule and the Reference tab. If they are not what you intend, update the Reference tab and save the Function Alias form again.

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Java function alias

Field

Description

Pattern Text

Prompt text, shows the text of the function alias as it appears on selection lists in decision rule forms.     

Click the Preview toolbar button (Preview) to see the text of the function alias after a users selects this alias from a selection list.

Function Signature

Generated signature of the function alias, used internally.

SQL function alias

Field

Description

Pattern Text

Prompt text, shows the text of the function alias as it appears when used in a Report Definition report.

Click the Preview toolbar button (Preview) to see the text of the function alias after a users selects this alias from a selection list.

Function Signature

Generated signature of the function alias, used internally.

Echo Text The text that represents this SQL function alias when used in a Report Definition report.

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