set (variable) to (value)

This construct sets the value of an entity.

Purpose

You use this construct in the action part of a rule to set the value of the bound entity.

Syntax

set <variable> to <value>;

Description

The variable can be set to a literal value, an expression, or a list.

Example

The following action sets the value of a new account entity.

when a new account event occurs, called 'the event'
if
    'the account' is null
then
    set 'the account' to a new account where
        the customer is the customer of 'the event',
        the opening date is 'the event',
        the status is NEW;