Add and configure a Decision matrix

You can locate a Decision matrix anywhere in the project hierarchy. However, it is typically located in the same folder as the reporting point that references it.

• All input data types must be of Boolean type, which is the only valid data type.

• There is no limit on the number of inputs to the Decision matrix.

  Note: Copy, paste, rename, and delete are available for root-level components of the Decision matrix.

Scenario example

The number of input items should correlate with the maximum number of inputs required for all rules.

For example:

• Rule 1 needs 3 inputs

• Rule 2 needs 1 input

• Rule 3 needs 5 inputs

Therefore, under your Decision matrix you would add 5 inputs. For Rule 1 and Rule 2, you would set the inputs that are not required to ignore under the rule.

To add a Decision matrix

1. Right-click a location in your hierarchy, point to Add New Item, point to Standard Items, then click Decision Matrix. A new Decision matrix appears.

2. Rename the Decision matrix with a meaningful name.

3. After you add a Decision matrix, you must add at least one Decision input item.

To add an Input

4. Right-click the Decision matrix and click Add Input on the shortcut menu. Add as many Inputs as you require.

   

5. Rename the Input items accordingly.

   Enter an input name without spaces, a number at the start, or special characters like ampersand (&) or asterisk (*).

6. Configure each of the input items. For guidance, see Input properties.

7. Add Rules.

8. Add Outputs.

Related topics

• About the Decision matrix

• Add and configure a Decision rule

• Add and configure a Decision output