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Rule group editor

A rule group controls the timing and implementation of business rules.

The rule group editor is divided into several distinct areas, each with its own function.

The areas are as follows:

1. The interface area
   • This area displays the operations interfaces and references that you can choose from.

   • To create a new interface or reference, click the icon, or to remove one, highlight it and click the icon.

2. The rule logic area
   • This area displays the possible rule logic that the operation can be routed to. You can visually select your date and times using the interactive calendar, or create your own customized date-based selection algorithm in the Selection criteria field. Use the date and time field when you want distinct rule logics to apply during different periods.

     For example you may want to offer a discount on weekends, or you may have a sale which runs until noon.

   • To add new rule logic, click the icon, or to remove one, highlight it and click the icon.

3. The properties area
   • This area displays properties that are relevant to the object that is currently selected in the editor. Click the tabs to the left of this view to toggle through the pages. Some pages display properties in tabular format, and you can add or modify these properties by clicking the appropriate cell and then interacting with the graphical interface that appears.

   • The contents of the page will differ on the activity or object chosen. In all cases, you can click F1 to launch a dedicated help window.

Create business rules

Create a rule group

Related concepts:
Rule set editor
Decision table editor
Use rule set names in a rule group

Related tasks:
Specifying the rule logic for a rule group
Scheduling rules using the rule group editor
Customize algorithms for date and time selection
Create custom selectors