Creating an extension data file for rule artifacts

You can associate an extension data file to the extension model file, which defines the values of enumerations or hierarchies.

About this task

You define rule model extensions with XML files. The main XML file is the extension model file, which defines the structure of the extension.

Rule model extensions are common to Rule Designer and Decision Center so you can define an extension once for both environments. Rule Designer provides a wizard and a Rule Model Extension Editor to help you create or modify an extension data file.

To create an extension data file for rule artifacts:

1. In the Rule Explorer view, select the rule project and, on the File menu, click New  > Other.
2. In the New wizard, select Rule Designer > Rule Model Extension  > Extension Data and then click Next.
3. On the Extension Data page, select where you want to store the extension data file.
4. Specify whether you want to redefine the rule model completely, or extend or modify it:

   • To redefine the rule model, clear the Fill with default extension content box.

   • To extend or modify the default extension model, keep this box selected.

5. Click Finish.

   The Rule Explorer displays a .brdx file and the Rule Model Extension Editor opens.