Creating an input data node

Create an input data node and define the type of data it can hold.

Procedure

  1. Click the Add input icon Add input icon in the diagram toolbar.
  2. Enter the required information to define your node:
    Table 1. Input data node fields
    View Field Description
    Details

    Node name

    Enter a unique name for the data node.

    Input type

    Associate the data with a type.

    The data type represents the kind of value that the node can store.

    For more information about data types, see Creating a data model.

    Description

    Optionally provide a description for the data node.
    Output variable name

    You can set a different output name for your input data. This output name can be used as a variable in the rules and decision tables.

    By default, the Same as data node name option is selected.
    Default value Add default value button

    Optionally add a default value to your data.

    This default value is used for validation if no input is provided for the data node.

    For more information about default values, see Defining a default value.