Rule set attributes are attributes that are
stored with a rule set in the Business Rules Library. Library attributes are mapped to data
source attributes, creating a connection, or association, between the rule set and data
source. You can add, edit, or delete rule set attributes.
To add attributes to the rule set
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Do one of the following:
- In the Rule Set: Name panel, click Edit Attribute
List.
- From the Attributes tab (below the Rule Set: Name panel), click
Add/Edit Attributes.
The Edit Rule Set Attributes window opens, listing all attributes that are defined
for the rule set. If none display, then no attributes have been defined.
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To add existing attributes, click Select Source and select one of the
following:
- To copy the attributes from an existing rule set, select Another Rule
Set. A list of available rule sets that contain attributes
displays.
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Click the rule set name you want to use.
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Click Select. The attributes in the rule set are copied to the
attribute list.
Note: Any duplicate attributes are not copied.
To copy the attributes from an existing data source, select Stored Data
Source. A list of available data sources displays.
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Click the data source name you want to use.
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Click Select. The attributes in the data source are copied to the
list.
Note: Any duplicate attributes are not copied.
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To add new attributes to the list:
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In the Attribute Name column, click the empty top row.
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Enter the attribute name.
Note: Attribute names are case-sensitive and must be
unique. For example, attributes "Broker Key" and "broker key" are recognized
as different attributes.
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(Optional) Enter a brief Description.
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Click the Plus button (). The attribute is added to the list. The In
Use column shows the value
No
.
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Add additional attributes in the top row as needed. Click the Plus button
() to save each attribute to the list.
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Click Apply.