Setting Up Algorithm Types

The system is supplied with samples of every type of algorithm used by the system. If you need to introduce a new type of algorithm, open Admin Menu > Algorithm Type .

Fastpath: Refer to The Big Picture Of Algorithms for more information.

CAUTION:

Important! If you introduce a new algorithm type, carefully consider its naming convention. Refer to System Data Naming Convention for more information.

Description of Page

Enter an easily recognizable Algorithm Type and Description.

Owner indicates if this algorithm type is owned by the base package or by your implementation ( Customer Modification). The system sets the owner to Customer Modification when you add an algorithm type. This information is display-only.

Enter a Long Description that describes, in detail, what algorithms of this type do.

Use Algorithm Entity to define where algorithms of this type can be "plugged in".

Note: The values for this field are customizable using the lookup table. This field name is ALG_ENTITY_FLG.

Use Program Type to define if the algorithm's program is written in COBOL, Java or Plug-In Script.

Note: COBOL Programs. COBOL programs are not supported in all products.

Note: Plug-In Scripts. Plug-in scripts are only supported for Java-enabled plug-in spots. Refer to the Plug-In Scripts section for more information.

Use Program Name to define the program to be invoked when algorithms of this type are executed:

If the Program Type is COBOL, enter the name of the COBOL program.
If the Program Type is Java, enter the Java class name.
If the Program Type is Plug-In Script, enter the plug-in script name. Only plug-in scripts defined for the algorithm entity may be used.

Note: View the source. If the program is shipped with the base package, you can use the adjacent button to display the source code of this program in the source viewer or Java docs viewer. Please note that plug-in scripts are developed by implementations (none are shipped with the base-package).

Use the Parameter Types grid to define the types of parameters that algorithms of this type use. The following fields should be defined for each parameter:

Use Sequence to define the relative position of the Parameter.
Use Parameter to describe the verbiage that appears adjacent to the parameter on the Algorithm page.
Indicate whether the parameter is Required. This indicator is used when parameters are defined on algorithms that reference this algorithm type.
Owner indicates if the parameter for this algorithm type is owned by the base package or by your implementation ( Customer Modification). The system sets the owner to Customer Modification when you add an algorithm type with parameters. This information is display-only.

Where Used

An Algorithm references an Algorithm Type. Refer to Setting Up Algorithms for more information.