Resource Compatibility

Certain resources are compatible with one or both engine versions. This topic describes these resources.

Some resources must be first converted in order to work with the new engine, while some will work with both versions. Others are no longer necessary in the new engine, due to additional version 2 Ruleset functionality. The list below describes objects and compatibility status as it relates to the new transformation engine.

Business Process

The Business Process object is unique among most other resources in that is backwards compliant with the new engine; a Business Process that works with the current engine can also support the new engine, as long it is converted. Once converted, it still can support the current engine.

Code Table

This object is compatible with the new engine. No conversion is necessary.

Ruleset Data Object

This object is compatible with the new engine by default; however if previously referenced from an older Ruleset, it must be converted before it can work with the newer Ruleset.

Application Interface

This object is compatible with the new engine by default; however if previously referenced from an older Ruleset, it must be converted before it can work with the newer Ruleset.

SQL Access

This object is compatible with the new engine by default; however if previously referenced from an older Ruleset, it must be converted before it can work with the newer Ruleset.

Formula

Instead of using the Formula object, users can now write their own actions in Java. This object is no longer used in the new transformation engine. See Using Custom Actions in the New Engine. 

External Java Program

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 Custom Actions in the New Engine.

Database Adapter

The Database Adapter is unique among most other resources in that it can support both versions of the transformation engine. See How Database Adapters work with the New Engine for more information.