8.3 Using Rule Author

Use Rule Author to create a data model describing the business objects used with rules and to create rules. You can also use Rule Author to modify an existing dictionary.

8.3.1 How to Start Rule Author

Start Rule Author by entering the URL for the home page. The URL for the home page typically includes the name of the host computer and the port number assigned to the application server during the installation, plus the path of the Rule Author home page.

To start Rule Author:

1. Enter the URL for the Rule Author home page. For example:

   http://myhost1.mycompany.com:8888/ruleauthor/

   
   

   Note: You can find the port number assigned to Oracle Application Server in the readme.txt file located in the $ORACLE_HOME/install directory.

   
   

2. Specify the username and password for the Rule Author user, as required by the security configuration.

   The Rule Author Home page appears.