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Declare the actions that should be taken when the condition is false. The Functions/Operators listed above can also be selected as the value in this wizard. Else Actions are optional as not all rules require them. You cannot add FALSE actions if you do not have a condition specified in the rule.

Built In Functions

The Visual Rule Builder (VRB) provides the following functions, no code required!

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Note If you change the name of a control after you have written a rule that is dependent on it, the rule becomes invalid and displays in a pink background. Click all pencil icon(s) to find the error. The Next and Previous BACK, NEXT, and FINISH buttons are disabled until the rule is fixed. Image RemovedImage Added Image RemovedImage Added

Delete a Rule

Click the action menu for the rule you want to delete and select Delete. You will be asked to confirm.

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It's easy to change the order of your rules. You may want to group your rules by workflow step, action or control type. Simply click and hold any rule, and drag it to the place in the list you want to move it. You may also use the "Move down," "Move Up," "Move Top," and "Move bottom" options in the rule's Action Menu.

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Copy Rule Code

Designers may want to copy rules created with the Visual Rule Builder so they can be reused in the rule's Action Menu.Image Removedsame, or another, form/workflow. To copy a rule's javascript code, click the Copy icon Image Addedon the “Rule Code” tab that appears in either Rule Builder mode (when javascript code is read-only) or Edit Code mode. This icon will copy all of the javascript to the clipboard. You can then create a new rule (in the same or another form/workflow), click Edit Code on the new rule, and paste the copied code there to replicate the rule. Then, edit as desired.

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Multiple Conditions in a Rule

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Future Releases of the Visual Rule Builder

We’re constantly working on improving our product to reduce the need to write code. Making JavaScript rules easier is one of the highest priority items.

Examples

The Rule Examples chapter shows you how to use the Visual Rule Builder to create common rules for real world situations.

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