Creating a Stored Expression from the Configuration Console
You can create a stored expression from the Configuration Console. These stored expressions can be associated with a business Object or left unassociated.
1.Select Stored Expressions from the Build list under the Settings pane of the Configuration Console.
2.Click the Add icon to create a new stored expression.
3.Enter the details for your stored expression:
- Name: Choose a descriptive name.
- Description: Briefly describe the purpose of the stored expression.
- Association: If your stored expression needs to be specific to a business object, select the appropriate business object from the Association dropdown list.
You may only use an associated stored expression when the current business object is the same type or the business object can be referenced through a relationship. An unassociated stored expression may be used in any business object context or when there is no business object.
- Expression Type: Select the data type you want the stored expression to return. Only Number, Text, DateTime and Boolean return data types are supported.
- Expression:
4.Compose the expression, and click Simplify Expression to check for syntax and accuracy.
5.Click OK to return to the Setting Expression Details workspace.
6.Click Save to return to the Stored Expression workspace.
Once you click Save, you can no longer change your stored expression's association, data type, or name.