[Version 5.0.2 and later]File menu

This article describes the options available in the File menu window.

New

Use the New option to create one of the following objects:

Folder
The Folder selection creates a new folder within the folder currently selected in the browser. To create a new folder, complete the following steps:
  1. Select the folder, in the Rule Browser window in which to nest the new folder.
  2. Click File > New > Folder from the main menu. A new folder appears in the folder hierarchy in edit mode.
  3. Enter a folder name and press Enter.
Rule
The Rule selection creates a new rule within the folder that is currently selected in the browser. To create a new rule, complete the following steps:
  1. Select the folder, in the Rule Browser window, where you want to create the new rule.
  2. Click File > New > Rule from the main menu.
  3. Use the following options, in the New Rule Properties window, to define the rule. For more information on each of these tabs, see the associated help file.
    General
    Use the General tab to enter general information about the rule. For more information, click the New Rule properties window: General tab link under Related reference.
    Implementation
    Use the Implementation tab to define the manner in which the rule is implemented. For more information, click the New Rule properties window: Implementation tab link under Related reference.
    Description
    Use the Description tab to define the purpose and intent of the rule. For more information, click the New Rule properties window: Description tab link under Related reference.
    Dependent Rules
    Use the Dependent Rules tab to specify the rules that the newly created rule will depend upon. For more information, click the New Rule properties window: Dependent Rules tab link under Related reference.
    Other
    Use the Other tab to establish precedence and enter information that is relevant to you, but does not fit into any other category. For more information, click the New Rule properties window: Other tab link under Related reference.

    Note: When you change the properties of a rule and there are undefined mandatory fields, either give them a value or make the rule unavailable for use. See "status" on the General tab for more information.

  4. Click OK to complete the creation of the rule.
Rule Browser Window
This selection opens a new Rule Browser window on your desktop and shows the content of the currently selected folder.
Import

Use the Import option to import rules that are defined in a file and written in XML. The rules are imported into folders as specified within the XML.

Importing rules

You can use the Rule Browser window to import from an XML format. To import rules, complete the following steps:
  1. Click File > Import in the main menu.
  2. Specify the file, in the Import Rules window, that you want to import.
  3. Click OK. The rules are imported as specified within the XML.
For more information, see the Import Rules window link under Related reference.
Export

Use the Export option to export a file in an XML format.

Exporting rules

You can export rules from the Rule Browser or Search Results windows. To export rules, complete the following steps:
  1. Click File > Export, in the main menu.
  2. Proceed as follows using the Export Rules Wizard:
    • In the Select Rules to Export window, select the rule or rules that you want to export and click Next.
    • In the Change Effective Dates On Exported Rules window, alter the start and end dates of the rule, if desired, and click Next.
    • In the Select File For Rule Export window, choose a name and location for the exported rule.
  3. Click Export to finish.
For more information on this Export Rules Wizard, see the Select Rules to Export window link under Related reference.
Delete

Use the Delete option to delete the selected rule or rule folder. If a rule folder is selected, all of the rules and subfolders the folder contains also are deleted.

Deleting rules

You can delete rules from the Rule Browser or Search Results windows. To delete rules, complete the following steps:
  1. Select the rules that you want to delete using the Rule Browser window.
  2. Click File > Delete from the main menu.
  3. Click Delete and then confirm the delete request.

Note: You cannot delete com/ibm/websphere/brb/BRB CacheRule as this rule is needed by the Business Rule Beans run-time environment.

Deleting a folder

To delete a folder, complete the following steps:
  1. Select the folder you want to delete using the Rule Browser window.
  2. Click File > Delete in the main menu.
  3. Click Delete and then confirm the delete request.

Note: You cannot delete the root folder.

Rename

Use the Rename option to rename the selected rule or rule folder.

Renaming a rule

You can rename rules from the Rule Browser or Search Results windows. To rename a folder, complete the following steps:
  1. Highlight the rule you want to rename.
  2. Click File >Rename from the main menu.
  3. Type a new name and press Enter. To cancel the name change while it is still in progress, press Esc.

Renaming a folder

  1. Place the folder name in edit mode by doing any of the following:
    • Right-click the folder and select Rename from the list.
    • Highlight the folder and click File >Rename in the main menu.
    • Click the folder name twice with a slight pause between each click.
  2. Type a new name and press Enter. To cancel the name change while it is still in progress, press Esc.

Note: You cannot rename the root folder.

Properties

Use the Properties option to modify the properties of the selected rule or rule folder and then click OK.

Use the following tabs, in the Rule Properties window, to define the rule. For more information on each of these tabs, see the associated help file.

General
Use the General tab to enter general information about the rule. For more information, click the Rule properties window: General tab link under Related reference.
Implementation
Use the Implementation tab to define the manner in which the rule is implemented. For more information, click the Rule properties window: Implementation tab link under Related reference.
Description
Use the Description tab to define the purpose and intent of the rule. For more information, click the Rule properties window: Description tab link under Related reference.
Dependent Rules
Use the Dependent Rules tab to specify the rules that the newly created rule will depend upon. For more information, click the Rule properties window: Dependent Rules tab link under Related reference.
Other
Use the Other tab to establish precedence and enter information that is relevant to you, but does not fit into any other category. For more information, click the Rule properties window: Other tab link under Related reference.

Note: When you change the properties of a rule and there are undefined mandatory fields, either give the fields a value or make the rule unavailable for use. See "status" on the Rule properties window: General tab for more information.

Validate   [Version 5.0.2 and later]

Use the Validate option to verify the correctness of the selected rules or folder. A report is generated and displayed in system browser window. Use the browser functionality to view, save, and print the results. The following items are validated:

Start and End dates
Specifies a valid start date. The end date must be empty (never expires) or be later than the start date.
Java rule implementor name
Specifies a valid and existing Java rule implementor name. The specified class must implement the RuleImplementor interface.
Dependent rules
Verifies the existence of each specified dependent rule.

When this option is selected, the Validate Rules window displays. You must specify a Java class path to validate rule implementor classes.

Close

Use the Close option to terminate the application and close the window.


Related reference
Rule Browser
New Rule properties window: General tab
New Rule properties window: Implementation tab
New Rule properties window: Description tab
New Rule properties window: Dependent Rules tab
New Rule properties window: Other tab
Import Rules window
Select Rules To Export window
Rule properties window: General tab
Rule properties window: Implementation tab
Rule properties window: Description tab
Rule properties window: Dependent Rules tab
Rule properties window: Other tab
Validate Rules
Search Results window



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Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 8:07:48 PM CDT    WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation, Version 5.0.2
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