Business rules

Let us create our first server-side script-a business rule. A business rule is a JavaScript code that is associated with a table, runs on the server, and is executed before, after, or asynchronously when a record is inserted, updated, deleted, or retrieved in the specified table.

The following business rule new record form has many fields and tabs available when the advanced checkbox is checked:

• When to run
• Actions
• Advanced (this tab is available only when the Advanced checkbox is checked)

• The business rule can execute based on the kind of database operations selected. One or more of the following different operations can be selected:
  • Insert
  • Update
  • Delete (Only available when the Advanced field is checked)
  • Query (Only available when the Advanced field is checked and cannot be aborted)
• When: The When property is only available when the Advanced field is selected. When the Advanced field is unchecked, the When property defaults to Before. The When property of the business rule can be...