Message rules
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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 can copy data instances but they do not support specialization because they are not versioned.
Based on your use case, you use the Create, Save As, or Specialization form to create the record. The number of fields and available options varies 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 apply to the record type that you are creating.
Create a message by selecting Message from the Technical category. Each message has two key parts.
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Description |
| Apply To |
Select a concrete class to which this message applies. 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. |
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Identifier |
Enter a name for this message. Begin the name with a letter and use only letters, numbers, hyphens, and the ampersand and underscore characters. |
When searching for instances of this rule type, the system:
Time-qualified resolution features are not available for this rule type.