External API - Java Program

External API – Java Program is an object used as an action in a Ruleset to call Java programs external to Clarify, or other internally-shipped actions. Please note that Java programs must already exist prior to integration with Clarify.

Business Use

Common use cases include:

  • Scanning and replacing values in large data sets
  • Adding or subtracting increments of time
  • Assigning a Next Number increment from server cache
  • Split expressions

How the Object Works

This object, once created, becomes available as an Action in a Ruleset. It can also be created directly from within a Ruleset.

Process Summary

To use this object, you must:
  • Create this object.
  • Define parameters to be passed and the required external program properties.
  • Reference the object as an action in a Ruleset.
    Note: This object is no longer used in the new transformation engine. This object was a binding between a Ruleset and Java Code. Now you can call Java directly from a Ruleset. See Using the new Transformation Engine for more details.