4.3 Argument Builder
The Argument Builder provides a dynamic graphical interface that enables you to construct complex argument expressions for use within Rule Builder.
The Argument Builder consists of five separate sections:
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Nouns: Contains a list of all of the available noun tokens. Select a noun token, then click to add the noun token to the pane. See Noun Tokens for more information.
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Verbs: Contains a list of all of the available verb tokens. Select a verb token, then click to add the verb token to the pane. See Verb Tokens for more information.
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Description: Contains a brief description of the noun or verb token. Click the help icon to launch additional help.
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Expression: Contains the argument that is being built. Multiple noun and verb tokens can be added to a single argument. Tokens can be arranged in different orders through the pane.
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Editor: Provide the values for the nouns and the verbs in the pane.
Figure 4-3 Argument Builder
4.3.1 Launching the Argument Builder
To launch the Argument Builder, select one of the following actions, then click the
icon
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Clear Destination Attribute Value (when the selected object is DN or Association)
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Clear Source Attribute Value (when the selected object is DN or Association)
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Delete Destination Object (when the selected object is DN or Association)
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Delete Source Object (when the selected object is DN or Association)
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Rename Destination Object (when the selected object is DN or Association and Enter String)
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Rename Source Object (when the selected object is DN or Association and Enter String)
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Set Destination Attribute Value (when the selected object is DN or Association and Enter Value Type is not structured)
4.3.2 Argument Builder Example
The following example creates an argument for a user name from the first letter of the first name and the entire last name:
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Double-click from the list of nouns.
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Specify or select the Given Name attribute.
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Double-click from the list of verbs.
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Type 1 in the field.
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Select the attribute, then click the icon.
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Double-click from the list of nouns.
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Specify or browse to the attribute.
The argument takes the first character of the Given Name attribute and adds it to the Surname attribute to build the desired value.
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Click to save the argument.