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Adding and Manipulating Decision Table Rows

While the names and types of decision table inputs and outputs are managed in the Column Manager, their specific values are set in the rows of the decision table itself.

Each row in a decision table defines a combination of specific inputs that triggers a specific output.

  • To add a row to a decision table, click ADD ROW.
    • To set values for simple columns, replace the asterisks(*) with specific values.
    • To set the bounds of range columns, replace the asterisks(*) in the relevant cells with the bounding values.
      The figure shows the result of configuring a decision table to emit an output-1 value of 5 if it receives an input-2 value above 1 and less than or equal to 2. Note the asterisk(*) in the input-1 cell—this is a wildcard and for this row, means that the logic permits any value of input-1.

      Adding a Decision Table Row

      Adding a Decision Table Row

    • You can copy and paste table data and undo changes. See Table Data Copy, Paste, and Undo for more information.
  • Click SAVE and then CLOSE to dismiss the dialog.
    Simple columns can contain either numbers or strings. When processing simple columns, Xpress Insight infers their type by examining the type of the first non-wildcard (*) column it discovers as it scans rows from left to right.
Important Do not leave any empty cells in the CSV when using the Decision Table editor.
Parent Topic Working with the Decision Table Editor