A trigger is a constraint expression that determines the
conditions that must be met to initiate the actions of the rule. Each
rule has one trigger.
About this task
You define a trigger for a decision plan rule on the Trigger page
of the New Rule or Edit Rule window.
Click
the condition link on the Trigger page to access
a list of predefined triggers and advanced submenus. You can also
type or edit the trigger expression directly on the Trigger page.
To
define a trigger:
Procedure
- On the New Rule or Edit
Rule window, click the Trigger tab.
- Do one or more of the following tasks:
| Option |
Description |
|---|
| Configure a predefined trigger |
Click the condition link, select a predefined trigger, and
configure its settings. |
| Create a custom trigger using advanced options |
Click the condition link and select Advanced to
access a series of submenus in which you can select options and specify
values to define your trigger. |
| Manually enter a trigger expression |
Delete the condition link and enter the trigger expression
directly on the Trigger page. |
- After defining your trigger, click Validate to
ensure that your trigger is written correctly. Then, continue building
your rule by adding actions.