Parse Definition Quick Editor

DataFlux Data Management Studio 2.6: User Guide

Parse Definition Quick Editor - Grammar Tab

The Grammar tab in the Parse Definition Quick Editor provides the same functionality as the separate Customize Grammar Editor. You can edit and create new grammars within the parse definition.

Grammar used in definition - Specifies the grammars used for the definition. You can add grammars and change, edit, delete, and reorder the existing grammars by using the buttons next to the field. When you choose a different grammar, you are prompted to either save or discard the existing definition. Then, you can either select an existing grammar with a drop-down menu or create a new grammar in the Grammar tab.

The left navigation section displays the Basic Categories and Derived Categories set in earlier steps of the Parse Definition Quick Editor. Right-click on any of the items in this section and the following options are available:

Add Category - Click Add Category to add a Basic or Derived Category to the selected item. The Add Category dialog opens.

Change Category Abbreviation - Click Change Category Abbreviation for the item selected. The Change Category Abbreviation dialog opens.

Add Rule - Select the item where you want to add a rule, right-click and select Add Rule. The Rule Properties section on the right is where you will create your rule.

Delete Selected Item - To delete an item, select the item from the list, right-click and select Delete Selected Item.

Category Properties

Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the selected category.

Name - The name of the selected category.

Type - Select Basic or Derived.

Rule Properties

Parent category - The Parent category is the basic or derived category the rule is related to.

Priority - Click the Priority drop-down list for the priority options available. The options include: Very Low, Low, Medium, High, or Very High.

Category - The Category field shows you a list of categories related to the rule. You can add, edit, and remove categories in this section.

Add - Click Add to add another category to your rule.

Edit - Select the item you want to edit and click Edit. The Edit Rule Category dialog opens.

Remove - Select the rule category you want to remove from the rule.