Rule Definition parameters are defined once using the Online facility. Formatted screens guide the user through the definition process.
Rule Definition parameters are stored in libraries (partitioned data sets). For each rule, one member is created containing basic rule information, balancing criteria, and balancing instructions.
Any number of libraries can be defined. For example, in an installation that employs distributed control, each group of users can have its own library. This enables users to define data balancing rules without any breach of security.
Although the rule is defined once, it can be updated by authorized users at any time.
Figure 6 Rule Definition Screen
LIBRARY : CTB.PROD.RULES RULE : ADMSAL
COMMAND ===> SCROLL===> CRSR
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OWNER M18B GROUP ADMIN
UPDATED 06/07/99 - 15:30:05 BY M18B
DESC PRODUCE A SUMMARY SALARY REPORT FOR MANAGEMENT
OPTIONS
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EXECUTE INPUT UPON C
ON FILE FILENAME CTBT.PROD.EMPREP
MODE PG LINECT 0060 DATASTAMP
WHEN LINE 001 - 060 COL 013 - 014 STOP AND/OR
STRING = EMP:
DO EXTRACT = NAME
LEVEL 0 LINE +000 COL +002 - +013 PROCESS TYP
DO EXTRACT = ID
LEVEL 0 LINE +000 COL +015 - +023 PROCESS TYP
DO EXTRACT = GROSS_SALARY
LEVEL 0 LINE +000 COL +080 - +090 PROCESS TYP
DO RULE = COMPNET ARG ID,GROSS_SALARY,NET_SALARY C
DO PRINT = %%NAME %%GROSS_SALARY %%NET_SALARY F C
DO
WHEN LINE - COL - STOP AND/OR
PLEASE FILL IN RULE DEFINITION. 12.52.47
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