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 control by selecting Control from the User Interface category.
A control has a single key part:
Field | Description |
Identifier | Enter a name for this control. Begin the name with a letter and follow the rules for a Java identifier. See How to enter a Java identifier. |
When searching for control rules, the system:
The class hierarchy is not relevant to rule resolution for control rules.