Understanding Smart Field Components

Smart fields are complex data items because they include business function logic. However, once the smart field is created, you do not have to recreate frequently used logic.

The basic components of smart fields are:

• Data dictionary items.

  A standard data item that is defined as glossary group D.

• Data structures.

• Named mappings.

• Business functions.

  Can use a C business function or a named event rule business function.

• Smart field data items.

  A data item that is defined as glossary group K.