12.8.1.3 Create a Rule

A Rule is an EPC object that model the structural facts, terms, invariant and constraints by which a company operates. Business rules are used as governance tools for organizations to build a structure that allows businesses to operate on a daily basis. Business rules are also put in place to keep a competitive advantage or to follow regulatory requirements. Mapping Rules allows users to visually view why Rules are put into place, and how they affect and influence the overall organization.

Web Modelers can create Rules on the WebApp and organize them within Rule Folders.

For instructions on how to create a new Rule, see the Create Objects section.

Filling out a New Rule form

*Ensure you are given the permission to be a Web Modeler, the displayed content is set to Show Latest, and your editing tool is the Web.

1. Type the name of the Rule on the “What is the name?” field

*It is mandatory for Web Modelers to input a name for the Rule

For this example, the name of the Rule is “All interviews must be conducted by two persons”

*The EPC automatically assigns the Rule Folder as the Parent, which is the folder or sub-folder you selected. The Parent field is blocked and cannot be edited.

2. Use the and icons to expand and hide the different sections within each tab of the New Rule Window. Input the right information about the Rule in each section.

*The new Rule window has two tabs, General and Properties. Under each tab there are different sections where the Web Modeler can input detailed information about the Rule. To learn more about about each section and how to input information, click here

i) To hide sections, click on the icon:

ii) To expand sections, click on the icon:

3. Click on the button to create the Rule

4. The new Rule “All interviews must be conducted by two persons” is now inside of the “Human Resources” folder. This Rule is currently a draft. To learn how to publish Rule objects, click here