About the Rule Scenario

A rule pattern includes a primary dataset and optionally one or more secondary datasets. The primary dataset returns the records to be initially considered for the secondary datasets for matches (for example, all accounts with more than USD 50,000 in trades in the last month). Each secondary dataset enforces additional constraints on records that are related to the same focal entity identified in the primary dataset (for example, all trades in excess of USD 10,000 involving the account that the primary dataset identifies). The dataset may specify a range of records for the focus that must satisfy the constraint (for example, the system generates a match only if at least 10 trades in excess of USD 10,000 occur that involve identification of the account in the primary dataset).

A match is generated if the focal entity satisfies the constraints of the primary dataset, each of the secondary datasets, and the range on each secondary dataset. Flexibility of the secondary datasets enables a pattern to detect matches and augment analysis data (for example, highlights, building blocks, or scoring parameters) in a single application. The Rule Scenario Editor provides access to the pattern elements that you need to create when using this editor for detecting behaviors of interest. The editor also provides access to all required features and functionality for creating rule patterns.

When creating a rule, consider the following guidelines:

• A dataset must be selected when defining a primary or sub-rule.
• The focus of the selected dataset links the primary rule and sub-rules together within a rule pattern.