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Data Dictionary Enforcement

Configure the Rules Palette to enforce the use of the Data Dictionary through the DataDictionaryEnforcement business rule. Configuration is done via XML. If enforcement is needed, make sure Compliance="Yes" is placed in the opening <DataDictionaryEnforcement> tag.

Data Dictionary Enforcement business rule

Data Dictionary Compliance XML

Enforcement Options:

No data dictionary enforcement.
Enforce all fields and logged math variables.
Enforce all fields and all math variables (non-logged).

Steps to Set Data Dictionary Enforcement

Locate the DataDictionaryEnforcement business rule in the Global Rules Explorer tab. It can be found in the Business Rules | System folder.
Configure the DataDictionaryEnforcement business rule.
Select Check-In from the right-click menu to save your changes to the database.

Please see the XML Configuration Guide topic in this help system for a list of all elements, attributes and values needed for configuration. View Business Rules | System Rules | DataDictionaryEnforcement.