Chapter 26. Data objects
Chapter 26. Data objects Data objects are the building blocks for the rule assets that you create. Data objects are custom data types implemented as Java objects in specified packages of your project. For example, you might create a Person object with data fields Name , Address , and DateOfBirth to specify personal details for loan application rules. These custom data types determine what data your assets and your decision services are based on. 26.1. Creating the ITOrderService data object The ITOrderService data object specifies the data type that will be used to define the IT Orders variables. Prerequisites The IT_Orders_New project is created. Procedure Click Add Asset Data Object . In the Create new Data Object wizard, enter the following values: Data Object: ITOrderService Package: com.myspace.it_orders_new Click Ok . Click to the Package drop-down menu to specify a new package for the data object. Input org.jbpm.demo.it_orders.services and click Add . Click Save , and then click Yes, Move to confirm your changes. 26.2. Creating the Survey data object The Survey data object contains data fields, such as deliveredOnTime and missingEquipment. You will use the data and values when you design your case. Prerequisites The IT_Orders_New project is created. Procedure In Business Central, go to Menu Design Projects and click IT_Orders_New . Click Add Asset Data Object . In the Create new Data Object wizard, enter the following values: Data Object : Survey Package : com.myspace.it_orders_new Click Ok . Add the Survey data object constraints. Click add field . Enter the following values: Id : comment Label : Leave empty Type : String Click Create and continue , and then enter the following values: Id : deliveredOnTime Label : Leave empty Type : Boolean Click Create and continue , and then enter the following values: Id : missingEquipment Label : Leave empty Type : String Click Create and continue , and then enter the following values: Id : satisfied Label : Leave empty Type : Boolean Click Create . Click Save to confirm your changes. Figure 26.1. Survey data object details