Identifying I/O Data Elements Manually

Follow the instructions below to identify I/O data elements manually.
  1. Select a business function, rule set, or rule, then right-click in the I/O Data Elements tab and choose Create in the pop-up menu. The I/O Data Element dialog opens.


    I/O Data Element Dialog

  2. In the Name field, enter the name of the data element as it appears in the code.
  3. In the Kind group box, choose:
    • I/O for an input and output field.
    • Input for an input field.
    • Output for an output field.
  4. In the Business Name area, select:
    • Auto if you want to automatically retrieve the business name for the I/O element from your project glossary.
    • Manually if you want to enter the business name for the I/O element by hand. Enter the name in the field below the radio button.
  5. In the Description field, enter a description of the I/O element.
  6. Click OK to dismiss the dialog and return to the Rules window. The specified field is listed in the I/O Data Elements tab in the righthand pane of the window.
  7. Repeat this procedure for each field you want to add to the rule.
    Tip: To edit a field in the table, select the field and choose Edit in the right-click menu. The I/O Data Element dialog opens, where you can make the necessary changes. To delete a field, select it and choose Delete in the right-click menu.
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