Modifying business rules in System Manager

After creating your business rules, a changing business environment might dictate a change in your rules, as well. WebSphere Business Integration Server Express allows you to modify your business rules using a simple graphical interface.

When the business rule is saved in the Business Rule Editor, the editor performs a preliminary validation on the specifications of the business rule. For example, it might report that a required business object probe is missing or that some action properties were not specified. Any business rule validation message is reported in the "Problems" view in System Manager. This view automatically opens if the business rule contains validation messages.

If the business rule does not have validation errors, when the business rule is saved, the rule automatically compiles. Compiling the business rule allows the business rule engine-specific file to generate. Compilation messages are shown in the "Console" view of System Manager.

Perform the following steps to update a business rule:

  1. Open System Manager
  2. Open the InterChange Server Express Component Library view for the appropriate project.
  3. Select the Business Rules folder to display the available business rules.
  4. Double-click on the business rule to display the rule in the Business Rules Editor. Alternatively, you may right-click and select Edit Definition.
  5. Select the Overview tab to change the description, detection type or effective time.
  6. Select the Details tab to change the required business probes or business rule actions.
  7. Select the Properties tab to change any business rule properties, for example, frequency, description or conditions.
  8. After completing the changes, save your changes in the rule editor by selecting File > Save.
  9. Select Yes to change your business rule.

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