Creating a rule definition with the free form editor

Use the free form editor to quickly create rule logic manually.

About this task

IBM® InfoSphere® Information Analyzer allows you to create rule definitions with the free form editor. The free form editor allows experienced users to quickly create rule logic manually.

Procedure

  1. Click the Develop icon on the Navigator menu in the console, and select Data Quality.
  2. Click New Data Rule Definition from the Tasks menu on the right side of the workspace.
  3. Click the Rule Logic tab.
  4. Click the Use Free Form Editor check box to enable the free form editor. The free form editor replaces the rule building component.
  5. Type the rule logic that you want to create.
  6. Click the Save button and then click Close. The list of rule definitions, rule set definitions, data rules, metrics, and monitors are displayed.