Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction & Overview
What is the primary purpose of the Rule Manager?
The Rule Manager is an enabling service of the Digital Enabler platform that allows users to create "if-this-then-that" rules applied to events happening both inside and outside the platform. It aims to automate complex processes and tasks, reducing the need for manual intervention.
Reference: Tool overview
User Authentication
How do I securely log in to the application?
Users can log in using the Keycloak Identity Management system by entering their username and password and clicking “Sign in”.
Reference: User login
How can I end my session?
Click on the profile icon at the bottom left of the page and select the “Log out” option to terminate your active session.
Reference: User logout
Rule Management
Can I delete multiple rules at once?
Yes, you can select the checkboxes next to the rules you wish to remove and then click the delete icon located at the top of the rules list.
Reference: Delete rule
What is the process for creating a new rule?
Click the “Create” button, fill in mandatory fields (Name, Context) and save. Then, select an asset type (such as Mashup Flow, NGSI Entity, or Google Calendar), configure the conditions, and define the actions.
Reference: Create new rule
Model Management
Who is allowed to edit or delete a model?
Only the owner of a selected model has the authority to edit its configuration or delete it.
Reference: Edit rule | Delete rule
How do I create a new model from scratch?
Click the “Create” button, fill in mandatory fields (Name, Domain, Description), then drag and drop entities onto the graph to configure their links and data sources.
Reference: Create new rule
Is there a way to quickly create a rule similar to an existing one?
Yes, you can use the “Duplicate” option found in three-dot menu for a specific rule. This allows you to navigate through the creation steps and make any necessary edits to the new copy.
Reference: Duplicate rule
Actions & Notifications
What types of actions can be triggered by a rule?
The system supports several action types, including sending e-mails, executing webhooks (POST, GET, etc.), publishing messages to Kafka topics, or sending telegram notifications.
Reference: Create new rule
Can I limit how often an action is sent?
Yes, during the action configuration, the system asks for the “maximum action frequency”. You can choose “everytime” for immediate execution or “custom” to define specific time amounts and units.
Reference: Create new rule
Settings & Interface
How do I refresh the list of rules to see recent changes?
How can I change the application language?
Click the profile icon at the bottom left, select the “Language” option, and then choose your desired language from the available list.