Parameter Descriptions

Rule definition parameters fall into the following basic categories:

• General Parameters - general information. Optional.
• Common Selection Parameters - common selection conditions. Optional.
• Event Selection Parameters - event selection conditions. Mandatory.
• Action Parameters - actions to be performed. Mandatory.

This section contains detailed descriptions of all parameters available in the Rule Definition screen. Parameters are arranged in alphabetical order. Within each parameter, subparameters are arranged according to the order of the fields on the screen.

Each parameter includes

• a brief explanation of the purpose of the parameter
• the format required for defining the parameter within an extract of the Control-O screen
• general information explaining the parameter and its usage
• where applicable, some practical examples illustrating implementation of the parameter

For more information on the Rule Definition facility, see Rule Definition Facility.