More nodes that you can use
We’ve already covered the nodes that you will use most often to model your decisions. But there are several other nodes worth exploring. Figure 4.15 showcases the different types of nodes available in KIE decision models:
Figure 4.15 – The different Decision Model nodes in KIE
Of all the nodes we see in Figure 4.15, we’ve already used Data and Decision nodes. But there are some other types that we’ll need soon:
- Text nodes allow us to add comments to our Decision Models to explain what is going on. They are for information only and not evaluated.
- Knowledge Source nodes also gives additional information but refers to an external source. For example, we might use a Knowledge Source to link to the document certifying which of our products are OK for each medical condition. They are for information only and are not evaluated.
- Decision Services nodes help since our Decision Models can get...