Oracle® Insurance Rules Palette 10.1.2.0 E59346-01

Object

The Object math variable sets up a discrete item so data within an OBJECTLOOP can be accessed via OBJECTFIELD. Many items associated to a policy are multiple instances of complex data types. The Object Math variable type returns a single instance of an object from the object collection (Source Array).

Object Math Variable in Palette

Note: For a comprehensive explanation of the characteristics of this math variable, refer to the XML Configuration Guide in the Help menu.

Define the Object Math Variable

Drag and drop the Object math variable from the Palette window onto the Math Pane. Enter the following information for the math variable. 

• Type a Name in the Name field. This is required. 

• Make sure variable type is defined Object. This is required.

• The Data Type selection must be Object. This property is required.
• Select Yes or No from Log field. Default is No. This is an optional field.  

• Round offers the option of Yes or No. Round is only enabled if you select the Decimal in the data type property. If you would like to round the Decimal, select Yes. Enter the number of decimal places to round the result value.

  Note: When the data type of Decimal is selected, the default value for Round is set to No. You must change the selection of the radio button to Yes if you wish to round.  

• Object Name is the Name of the database table you would like to access. The table name on which the loop will occur. The "As" table prefix must be dropped / not be used. This is a required property.
• The SourceArray will define the name of the previously defined ObjectLoop. The source array will represent the name of a previously defined Math variable to the type of MathLoop equal to Object.

Check-in the transaction to save the information to the database.