Understanding Categorization of Elements

Elements can be organized into different categories. This table categorizes elements by function:

Data Retrieval Elements	Calculation Elements	Organizational Elements
System Elements	Variables	Element Groups
Arrays	Dates	Sections
Writable Arrays	Duration	Process Lists
Brackets	Formulas
Rate Codes	Rounding Rules
Fictitious Calculations	Counts
Historical Rules	Proration Rules
	Earnings
	Deductions
	Absence Entitlements
	Absence Takes
	Accumulators
	Generation Control

Elements can also be categorized by element type: primary element, supporting element, or other type. A primary element can stand alone. A supporting element is used to create other, more complex elements, such as earning or deduction elements. Other elements are used to define things like eligibility criteria, accumulators, and certain types of rules.

This table categorizes elements by element type:

Primary Elements	Supporting Elements	Other Elements
Earnings	System Elements	Historical Rules
Deductions	Arrays	Rounding Rules
Absence Entitlements	Brackets	Proration Rules
Absence Takes	Rate Codes	Accumulators
	Variables	Fictitious Calculations
	Dates	Element Group
	Durations	Sections
	Formulas	Process List
	Counts	Generation Control
	Writable Arrays