Creating Composite Parameter Expressions Manually

This task describes how to create composite parameter expressions manually.

Before you begin

Before you enter a composite parameter expression manually, you should be familiar with the syntax rules on Syntax-rules-for-COMPOSITES-parameter-expressions. 
 You must be using a BMC PATROL Console in developer mode.

To Create a Composite Parameter Expression Manually

1. From the COMPOSITES_COLLECTOR menu, choose KM Commands > Create Expressions. BMC PATROL displays the Create Expressions dialog box.
2. Enter the name you want to give to the composite parameter. A valid composite parameter name consists of alphanumeric characters. It cannot contain any special characters, such as /, *, or #, nor can it cannot contain a space character.
3. Select Done when you have completed your entry. BMC PATROL displays the Save or Discard dialog box.
4. Click Saveto save the composite parameter expression. The KM analyzes your entry to make sure that all terms are valid.
   • If the KM detects no errors, the new composite parameter appears in the COMPOSITES container after the next collection cycle.
   • If the KM detects errors in the expression, the Syntax Errors dialog box appears, which contains text identifying the error. Click OK to display the Edit Expression dialog box and correct the error.

For more information, see Entering-and-editing-COMPOSITES-parameter-expressions.