pp108 : Creating a Custom Guard Type

Creating a Custom Guard Type
This topic describes the procedure to create a custom guard type.

Cordys MDM provides some standard guard types for a State model. You can also create guard types that match the requirements of your organization.

  1. Click (Define Custom Guard Type) on the toolbar. The Custom Guard Types window appears.
  2. Click to add a guard type. A blank properties list appears for the new guard type.
  3. Type the name of the guard type under Name.
  4. Type the class for the guard type under Class.
  5. The path of the default property sheet assigned to this new guard type is displayed under Property Sheet. You can modify the file according to your requirements.
  6. Click to add parameters for the guard. To remove any parameter, select the parameter in the list and click .
  7. Click to save.

A new guard type is created.

Note:
To edit an existing guard type, click the guard type in the list of guard types and its details appear below. Make the necessary changes and click .