Configuring the BOM for rule authoring

After designing a BOM for an underlying object model, you configure it to maximize the efficiency of rule authoring activities.

Overview: A data model for rule authoring
You use a vocabulary to write rules. You define the vocabulary in the business object model (BOM).
Business object model (BOM)
The BOM is the object model for business rules. You edit BOM members in the BOM editor.
Creating BOM elements
You can extend the business object model (BOM) with new business elements, and manage values in the editor with specific classes.
Defining a vocabulary
The vocabulary is the set of terms and phrases defined in all the BOM entries of a business object model.
Working with categories
A category is an identifier that you can assign to business rules and certain business elements to filter which business rules can use which business elements. A rule can use a business element if the rule category filter specifies at least one of the categories assigned to the business element. The rule editor drop-down list shows only the business elements that a rule can see.
Working with domains
You can use domains to extend the business object model (BOM).
Working with domains and z/OS data models
In rule authoring, a domain restricts the values of a BOM element to a set of predefined values.
Customizing business rule authoring and management
You can adapt built-in rule authoring and management to the needs of your business.
Translating an existing rule project and vocabulary
You can translate items for a vocabulary that already exists, and change the display name of a rule project item.

Parent topic: Designing projects for rule authoring