Setting sub-record field values

You can assign a value to a specified data field to overwrite the existing value in the data field. You can indicate whether a value is always assigned or only assigned when the target data field is null.

Before you begin

You must create a processing rule that contains a set action before you can set sub-record field values.

Procedure

  1. In the Enterprise Services or Publish Channels application, display the service or channel record to which the sub-record field set action applies.
  2. On the Enterprise Service or Publish Channel tab, select the processing rule to which the sub-record field set action applies.
  3. Perform one of the following actions:
    • For an enterprise service, click Sub-Record Fields on the Object Structure Processing Rules tab or the Object Processing Rules tab.
    • For a publish channel, click Sub-Record Fields on the Processing Rules for Sub-Record table window.
  4. Click New Row.
  5. In the Field field, enter the name of the target data field.
    This value defines the field that you want to replace.
  6. Specify whether a value is always assigned or only assigned when the target data field is null.
    Option Replace When Null
    Assign when data field is null Selected
    Always assign Cleared
  7. To specify the source field, select a one of the following radio buttons and enter values in the appropriate fields:
    • Integration Control
    • MAXVAR
    • Field
    • Object
  8. Click OK.