Report Definitions - Completing the Create, Save As, or Specialization form |
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Records can be created in various ways. You can add a new record to your application or copy an existing one. You can specialize existing rules by creating a copy in a specific ruleset, against a different class or (in some cases) with a set of circumstance definitions. You may copy data instances but they 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 information identifies the key parts and options that are applicable to the record type you are creating.
A report definition has two key parts:
Field |
Description |
Apply to |
Select a class that this report definition applies to. Select a concrete class, or select a work pool to report on all work types in the work pool. (Such reports can present only properties that are common to all work types in the work pool.) Notes:
The list of available class names depends on the ruleset you select. Each class can restrict applying rules to an explicit set of rulesets as specified on the Advanced tab of the class form. |
Identifier |
Specify a name that is a valid Java identifier. Begin the name with a letter, and use only letters, numbers, and hyphens. See How to enter a Java identifier. |
When searching for instances of this rule type, the system uses full rule resolution which:
concrete class, work pool, work type |