How to Work with Processes > Working with the Branch Processes Group

Process Purpose

The Test & Branch process has two functions. It is used to test specific criteria with the help of an IF Condition and, then, according to the results of this logic test, to redirect the workflow of the application.

Consequently, it requires the specification of two target points in the code (labels, routines, screens, etc).

When you add a process, you are required to define its settings. This occurs in the process's properties window which is displayed automatically after having added the Test & Branch process.

If any subsequent edition is required, double-click the process to open its properties window and enter the necessary modifications.

Fill in the options available:

Case
If Value 1	Define the first value to compare by entering it or click and select a variable with that value.
Is	Define the comparison criteria by selecting an option from the drop-down list.
Value 2	Define the second value to compare by entering it or click and select a variable with that value.
String or Numeric	Define the type of comparison. Decide whether the comparison is based on "String" or "Numeric" values/variables. If the "String" option is selected, it activates the "Case Sensitive" feature.
Case Sensitive	Only active if the previously selected option is "String". If checked, this option forces a lower/upper case comparison.
Action
Then Go to	Select a destination for a "True" result from the drop-down or the list. See Detail of a window below.
Else Go to	Select a destination for a "False" result from the drop-down or the list. See Detail of a window below.

Detail of a window:

"S:Menu" is a screen included in the same program as the process.

"R:Routine_1" is a routine included in the same program as the process.

If required, use the icon on the upper right corner of the properties window:

Use the icon to attach any relevant notes to this process. Click it and enter your notes in the resulting text box. These notes will be displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window (in the "Notes" field) and in the "Developer Report".

After filling in the required options, click to conclude or to abort the operation.

The added process is displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window.

Use the right click in MCL-Designer's input boxes to access certain features regarding the input box's option as well as general actions such as "Copy"; "Paste"; "Search".

Ex: If you right-click the "Variable" input box (included in a "Conversion's" properties window), you are provided with the "Search..."and "Variable Select" options.

If you right-click another input box, it will provide other possibilities.