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Using the Advanced Variable Dependencies (ASV) panel


Use the Advanced Variable Dependencies (ASV) panel to create tests and equations to further qualify the event before it is automated by a Rule.

You can enter up to 512 characters of equation or comparison. You can also use the following operators:

Enter

Operation

Description

+

plus sign

add

-

minus sign

subtract

*

asterisk

multiply

/

forward slash

divide

||

double vertical lines

concatenate

=

equal sign

equal

< >

not equal

not equal

<

less than

less than

<=

less than or equal

less than or equal

>

greater than

greater than

>=

greater than or equal

greater than or equal

( )

used for grouping

parentheses

All variable names that are used on the ASV panel must be preceded with an ampersand (&) to be considered a variable. The following figure shows an example of the ASV. In addition, you can use built-in Rules functions on this panel. See Using-Rules-functions for more information.

 BMC Software  ------ Advanced Variable Dependencies - MSG  ------- BMC AMI OpsA
 COMMAND ===>                                                 TGT  --- DL72     
                                                                               
        Rule-set === AAORULXX              Rule-id  === ICH70001                
                                                                               
 Enter equation(s) and/or comparison(s) below (512 character maximum)           
 ((&QSMFID=SYSA) AND (&IMFDAY=TUE) AND (&WORD3=DUMP))__________________________
 OR____________________________________________________________________________
 ((&QSMFID=SYSB) AND (&IMFDAY=WED))____________________________________________
 OR____________________________________________________________________________
 (&QSMFID=SYSC)________________________________________________________________
 ______________________________________________________________________________
 ____________________________________________                                   
                                                                               
                                                                               
 Notes: Operators include +, -, *, /, and || (concatenate)                      
        Common comparators include =, <> (not equal), <, >, <=, and >=          
        All variables must be coded with a leading ampersand (&)                
        Use HELP (PF1) for more details.                                        
                                                                               
 Press END to return to SV with changes or CANCEL to cancel changes

 

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