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Create the Originating Channel Context Dimension
These instructions use the Channel_PKL picklist which has been previously created. The picklist has the following values: Web and Retail.
To create a context dimension:
- In the Vlocity Product Console, the Rules section, click the plus icon next to Context Dimensions.
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In the General Properties section, complete the following
fields:
Field Name
Sample Value
Description
Name
Channel
Originating channel.
You cannot use spaces in the name of a context dimension.
Code
VAR0001
The code must be a unique value.
Description
This is the originating channel.
Describe the purpose of the context dimension.
Condition Weight
1
Acceptable values are 1 to 62. The higher the number, the higher the weight.
To learn more about condition weights, refer to Condition Weights.
Data Type
Text
Select the data type that matches the data type of the context dimension.
Domain Type
Picklist
Available values include: [Picklist | Object Lookup | Type In ].
Object
N/A
Since using a picklist, the object value is not used.
Vlocity Picklist
Channel_PKL
This example assumes that you have previously created a picklist, The Channel_PKL is the name of the picklist used in this example,
Picklist Selection Mode
Single
At this time only the Single value is supported.
The Multiple value is reserved for future use.
Active
Select the checkbox
Only active picklists can be associated with context dimensions.
Effective From Date
Select a date
The start date of the period during which the context dimension can be used in rules.
Effective to Date
Select a date
The end date of the period during which the context dimension can be used in rules.
- Click Save.
