Validation rules

• Code names must be unique for an ION installation.
• Codes and descriptions within a code must be unique.
• Codes that are in use by workflows or monitors that are configured in this ION installation cannot be deleted. Even if the monitors and workflows are not active.
• Code details can be edited at any time:
  • New entries with new codes and descriptions can be added without restrictions.
  • Descriptions can be edited without restrictions.
  • Codes cannot be deleted if a code is in use, see bullet 3.
  • Codes can only be deleted from codes that are not in use.
• Usage of special characters:
  • Codes: can be limited to a predefined list of characters.
  • Descriptions: special characters and multibyte codes are allowed.
• Upon editing, changes in codes are immediately available to Event Management, ION Workflow, and Activities.