Creating a decision node

Create a decision node.

Procedure

Click the Add decision icon in the diagram toolbar.

Enter the required information to define your node:

Table 1. Decision node fields
View	Field	Description
Details	Node name	Enter a unique name for the decision node.
	Output type	Associate the decision with a type. The type assigned to a decision determines its output type. It can either be a simple built-in type, such as Boolean if the output of the decision is true or false, or a custom type. If you check the Ouput is a list option, the decision can have multiple outputs. For more information about output types, see Creating data models.
	Description	Optionally provide a description for the decision node.
	Output variable name	You can set a different output name for your decision. This output name can be used as a variable in the rules and decision tables. By default, the Same as decision node name option is selected.
Logic		Add a business rule. A business rule is an if-then statement where the `if` is the condition and the `then` is the action of the rule. If the condition is met, the action is performed. For more information about business rules, see Working with business rules.
		Add a decision table. A decision table is a tabular representation of related rules, where each row forms a rule and each column represents one condition or one action. For more information about decision tables, see Working with decision tables.
		Define a default value. A default value is a fallback value that is used when no decision is made by the decision logic. For more information about default values, see Defining a default value.
	Rules are applied in sequence	Open the drop-down menu to select an interaction policy to apply to the decision tables and business rules. The interaction policy specifies how the result of a decision is evaluated when more than one rule matches. By default, the sequential policy is selected. For more information about interaction policies, see Choosing an interaction policy.