Attribute Types
Every attribute has a particular data type based on the kind of information it represents. Attributes can either have a true or false value (these are known as Boolean attributes), or have a variable value (these are known as non-Boolean attributes).
When you use a new attribute in a rule in Word or Excel, Policy Modeling will try to automatically determine the type of attribute based on the context in which it is used.
Tip: You can change the attribute type by editing the attribute.
The table below shows the types of attributes that are supported in Policy Modeling. There are no limits on the number of attributes of each type that a policy model can have.
| Attribute type | Icon | When used | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boolean |
|
for statements | the claimant is eligible for family benefits |
| Currency |
|
for amounts of money | the claimant's annual income |
| Number |
|
for any type of number | the claimant's age |
| Text |
|
for text strings | the claimant's name |
| Date |
|
for date values | the claimant's date of birth |
| Date and time |
|
when a date and time together is needed | the date and time of the car accident |
| Time of day |
|
for times of day | the opening time of the store |
| Automatic |
|
for attributes where Policy Modeling cannot deduce the type based on the context in which it is used in the rules |
Note: Number values are only supported up to 12 digits of precision. (That is, if the value of the number attribute has more than 13 digits, then Intelligent Advisor trims out the digits beyond 13 and replaces them with zeros.) When mapping data, some number fields, such as ID fields, have a text field equivalent that you should use instead.