Create modifier entity

About this task

This topic describes how to create the modifier entity for the new line of business. The Golf Cart line needs two modifiers, GOModifier and GOCartModifier. The instructions describe how to create the GOModifier entity in configuration > config > metadata > entity in Studio.

Procedure

  1. Use Studio to create the new modifier entity for the modifiable object. In the entity element:
    • Set the table attribute to the name of the modifier in lower case letters.
    • Set the type attribute to effdated.
    • Set the effDatedBranchType attribute to PolicyPeriod.
    For Golf Cart, create the GOModifier entity and set the following properties:

    Property

    Value

    table

    gomodifier

    type

    effdated

    effDatedBranchType

    PolicyPeriod

    desc

    A line-level modifier for Golf Cart

    exportable

    true

    effDatedBranchType

    PolicyPeriod

    final

    false

  2. Add a foreign key to the modifiable object.
    For Golf Cart, add a foreignkey element to GolfCartLine.

    Property

    Value

    name

    GOLine

    fkentity

    GolfCartLine

    nullok

    false

  3. At this point, you can verify your work. For instructions, see Verify your work.