Adding an Action

An action is an operation that is performed when the conditions of a rule are satisfied. Every rule has one or more actions. In the rule editor, you add actions under the Then section.

1. Locate the ruleset , expand the ruleset node, the Rules folder and double-click a rule node.

   For more information, see Locating the Ruleset

   or

   Locate the flow ruleset , expand the flow ruleset node, the Rules folder and double-click a rule node.

   For more information, see Locating the Flow Ruleset

   Note

   You can also expand the Rules folder in the Outline view and choose a rule node.

2. In the rule editor that appears, under the Then section choose and in the drop down menu, expand an action type node and choose an alias or definition.

   Note

   There are six action types:

   • Assign Action

   • Assert Action

   • Execute Action

   • Evaluate Decision Table Action

   • Retract Action

   • Re-evaluate Action

3. Depending on the action type you choose, the syntax appears.

   Note

   You cannot change the action type once you have selected it.

4. To edit values, choose the existing alias or definition and in the drop down menu choose an alternative definition or alias.

   You can also enter your desired value in the inline text box.

5. Save the changes.

• Creating an If-Then Rule

• Adding a Condition