Understanding Categorization of Elements
Elements can fall into different categories, depending on how they’re used. This table categorizes elements by function:
Data Retrieval Elements |
Calculation Elements |
Organizational Elements |
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System Elements |
Variables |
Element Groups |
Arrays |
Dates |
Sections |
Writable Arrays |
Duration |
Process Lists |
Brackets |
Formulas |
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Rate Codes |
Rounding Rules |
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Historical Rules |
Counts |
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Proration Rules |
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Earnings |
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Deductions |
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Absence Entitlements |
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Absence Takes |
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Accumulators |
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Generation Control |
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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. 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 |
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Earnings |
System Elements |
Rounding Rules |
Deductions |
Arrays |
Proration Rules |
Absence Entitlements |
Brackets |
Accumulators |
Absence Takes |
Rate Codes |
Element Group |
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Variables |
Sections |
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Dates |
Process List |
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Durations |
Generation Control |
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Formulas |
Historical Rules |
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Counts |
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Writable Arrays |
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