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 map value by selecting Map Value from the Decision category.
A map value has two key parts:
Field |
Description |
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Apply to |
Select a class that this map value applies to. 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. Map value rules can apply to an embedded page. On the Map Value form, you can use the keywords |
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Identifier |
Enter 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: