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Use the Define Parameters function to create new parameters that will be used by rights. Use the Domain tab to further restrict the data which can be entered for a parameter.

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The following fields arrear on the Parameter Tab:
General Parameter Information:

• Parameter Name – A short but descriptive name of the Parameter.
• Description – A more detailed description of what the parameter does.
• Parameter Type – Identifies how the data will be entered or stored for the parameter. Valid options are:
  • Input – Entered by the user as an input at the time of contract creation.
  • Static – Entered as a static variable for the service. Does not change over time.
  • Variable – Can be updated by the system as appropriate processes complete or change.
• Data Type – The type of data which will be used within the parameter.
• Unit of Measure – The units of measure for the parameter.

Static Parameter Information:

• Domain Name – The name of the domain which defines the possible values for the parameter. Domain names are predefined for appropriate values.
• Interval Indicator – Identifies whether the parameter holds a single value, or a range bounded by a high and a low value.

Variable Parameter Information:

• Track Frequency – How often, or at what interval the parameter value would be changed by the system (used for variable parameters only).
• Track Initial Value – The initial value of a variable parameter.
• Track Action – The way in which a variable parameter will be used by the system. Valid options are:
  • Accumulate – Maintain a running total.
  • Count – Count the number of times an action occurs.
  • Value – Store a changing value.

The Right and Price Templates Using this Parameter is a system generated list. It is helpful to review this list when making changes to a parameter, so you know which rights would be affected.

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The following fields appear on the Domain Tab:

General Info:

• Domain Name - Name of the domain.
• Data Type - Domain data type.
• Interval Indicator - Domain interval indicator.

Domain Values:

• Low Value
• High Value

The Parameters Associated with this Domain is a system generated list. It is helpful to review this list when making changes to a domain, so you know which parameters would be affected.

[edit] Defining Parameters

To Define a Parameter complete the following steps:

• Press at the top of the screen.
• Fill out the required fields on the Parameter tab. Try to keep the parameter name under 30 characters.
• Click .
• Select the Domain tab.
• Enter Domain Name; Select Data Type and Interval Indicator.
• Click at the top of the Domain Values matrix. Enter Low/High values (optional).
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