MARS - Understanding Rules and Incidents

I've been doing some testing, trying to develop a detailed understanding of how rules work in CSMARS. I'm getting inconsistent results. Let's assume I have the ability to create the EXACT same event 5 times in CSMARS at 10 second intervals. The only difference in the events is when they are received by CSMARS. The inspection rule is quite simple; look for this event type, count = 1 and time range = 5 minutes.
The events in CSMARS are always part of the same session. However, sometimes I get just 1 incident that fires right way. Other times I get 2 incidents, one that fires right away and another that fires after the 5 minute time range has elapsed. When there are 2 incidents, the time range for each incident is always from a subset of the events in the session. So for example, the first incident's time range might have a time range from the first 3 events and the second incident would have a time range from the last 2 events.
The end result though is that I have a single session that triggered the same rule twice. How is this possible?

V.K. wrote:
Entire message - contains - pizza
and
Entire message - does not contain - burger
And now I get only the burger stuff
that's how it should be. I don't understand the problem.
Then I think you didn't accurately read the description of the problem. If one criterion is "Entire message - does not contain - burger", and the criteria are joined with an "and", then he should not be seeing only messages with "burger" in them.
evilme, my question for you is, you said "and"... but when editing a Mail rule, it does not use that same language. Where it says "If any/all of the following conditions are met:", does the pop-up menu say "any" or "all"? Can you post a screen shot of the rule settings?

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Hi all,
I need to create a new rule based on a keyword. I'm able to add an inspection rule but not a drop rule. The problem is Cisco MARS is showing up lots of events from a reporting IPS who is blocking that events. In this manner, the IPS is tagging all traffic blocked and when it gets the MARS, I have to open the event to see if it's a real threat or it's just a event blocked by IPS.
Now, all tagged traffic is matching with my inspection rule but I don't want to see more events from that rule, just log into the database, I mean, the alternate action to "drop" in a drop rule.
Any idea?
Thanks a lot.

Hi Beth,
Excuse me but I don't understand what you mean with that string. What I'm saying is there's no way to create a drop rule using a keyword. P.e. I want to drop all events from the matching rule called "Password scan" where the keyword "Administrator" is used. You can only apply an action in drop rules, and using a keyword in inspection rules.
Sorry again if I don't understand what you mean or where apply the regex string you're talking about.
Thanks a lot.

Is it possible to sort Mac Mail Rules into alphabetical order? I have in excess of 50 rules and everytime I want to add to a rule, such as "delete incoming" I have to go through the entire list to find it.

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Hi,
According to your description, my understanding is that use CMAK to configure split tunneling on VPN clients, traffic to specified devices can be routed via their own default gateway.
If the manually added route entries all have default metric and interface, clients will select one by the default routing rule, can’t select one of them according to clients’ own conditions. So, I am afraid that CMAK can’t implement the function which you need.
A blog described about How to configure split tunneling on VPN clients using CMAK, for your reference:
http://blogs.technet.com/b/rrasblog/archive/2007/06/11/split-tunnelling-using-cmak.aspx
Best Regards,
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Rogue Rules and Rogue AP alert in Prime

Hi Supportcommunity,
i have done a lot of research according this topic but i was unfortunately unable to find an helpful post.
If i missed something I am sorry about.
I got the following issue my customer complains about Rogue AP Alerts in Cisco Prime.
There are always many of them.
I already configured the Rogue Rules at the WLC´s security tab as follows.
Here are the rules in detail.
1st rule
2nd rule
3rd rule
Could you please help me to understand what I did wrong.
I dont understand why there are still so many Rogue warnings although I configure it to not alert.
Thanks for your support
With kind regards
Benedikt

Rogue detection is a way of being aware of other APs in your surroundings, I would not advise on turning the SNMP traps off totally. On the other hand the customer cant really blame you because there are other APs around their network? In 99,9% of all networks there will be....
However, if you want to tidy up among the rogue alarms, the rules can be used.
What your rules are saying is "Anyone except me using my SSIDs? - mark it as a Bad Guy" (OK).
Then it gets a bit weird to me, lets do a short one on Signal strength:
- 30 dBm = Less than one meter from the AP at max European output level 20 dBm EIRP
-40 dBm = Ten times weaker, some 2-4m from AP. All distances are roughly speaking...
-50 dBm = 1/100 weaker, less than 10m from AP
-60 dBm = 1/1000 weaker, some 16m from AP, a "normal" and strong signal
-70 dBm = 1/10000, within 30m from AP, not great, but lower end of "normal" span
-80 dBm = hardly useable signal, might be able to connect @ 1-2 Mbps, not much more
-90 dBm = almost no clients can use this weak levels
-100 dBm = background noise.
You delete rule says that "Any other AP located less than a meter from mine (-30 dBm) should be marked as Malicious and deleted". Lower this to, say -70 dBm and see what happens.
Also note that the order of the rules can be important. It runs from top down, and as far as I remember the last one that matched determines if it is Friendly or Malicious. Play around with the levels first, then if necessary the order of the rules, and get back...
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Understanding row_number() and using it in an analytic function

Dear all;
I have been playing around with row_number and trying to understand how to use it and yet I still cant figure it out...
I have the following code below
create table Employee(
    ID                 VARCHAR2(4 BYTE)         NOT NULL,
   First_Name         VARCHAR2(10 BYTE),
   Last_Name          VARCHAR2(10 BYTE),
    Start_Date         DATE,
    End_Date           DATE,
     Salary             Number(8,2),
   City               VARCHAR2(10 BYTE),
    Description        VARCHAR2(15 BYTE)
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,       Description)
             values ('01','Jason',    'Martin', to_date('19960725','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('20060725','YYYYMMDD'), 1234.56, 'Toronto', 'Programmer');
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,       Description)
              values('02','Alison',   'Mathews', to_date('19760321','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19860221','YYYYMMDD'), 6661.78, 'Vancouver','Tester')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,       Description)
             values('03','James',    'Smith',   to_date('19781212','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19900315','YYYYMMDD'), 6544.78, 'Vancouver','Tester')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,       Description)
              values('04','Celia',    'Rice',    to_date('19821024','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19990421','YYYYMMDD'), 2344.78, 'Vancouver','Manager')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,       Description)
              values('05','Robert',   'Black',   to_date('19840115','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19980808','YYYYMMDD'), 2334.78, 'Vancouver','Tester')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,        Description)
              values('06','Linda',    'Green',   to_date('19870730','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19960104','YYYYMMDD'), 4322.78,'New York', 'Tester')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,        Description)
              values('07','David',    'Larry',   to_date('19901231','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('19980212','YYYYMMDD'), 7897.78,'New York', 'Manager')
insert into Employee(ID, First_Name, Last_Name, Start_Date,                     End_Date,                       Salary, City,        Description)
               values('08','James',    'Cat',     to_date('19960917','YYYYMMDD'), to_date('20020415','YYYYMMDD'), 1232.78,'Vancouver', 'Tester')I did a simple select statement
select * from Employee e
and it returns this below
ID   FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME START_DAT END_DATE      SALARY CITY       DESCRIPTION
01   Jason      Martin     25-JUL-96 25-JUL-06    1234.56 Toronto    Programmer
02   Alison     Mathews    21-MAR-76 21-FEB-86    6661.78 Vancouver Tester
03   James      Smith      12-DEC-78 15-MAR-90    6544.78 Vancouver Tester
04   Celia      Rice       24-OCT-82 21-APR-99    2344.78 Vancouver Manager
05   Robert     Black      15-JAN-84 08-AUG-98    2334.78 Vancouver Tester
06   Linda      Green      30-JUL-87 04-JAN-96    4322.78 New York   Tester
07   David      Larry      31-DEC-90 12-FEB-98    7897.78 New York   Manager
08   James      Cat        17-SEP-96 15-APR-02    1232.78 Vancouver TesterI wrote another select statement with row_number. see below
SELECT first_name, last_name, salary, city, description, id,
   ROW_NUMBER() OVER(PARTITION BY description ORDER BY city desc) "Test#"
   FROM employee
   and I get this result
First_name last_name   Salary         City             Description         ID         Test#
Celina          Rice         2344.78      Vancouver    Manager             04          1
David          Larry         7897.78      New York    Manager             07          2
Jason          Martin       1234.56      Toronto      Programmer        01          1
Alison         Mathews    6661.78      Vancouver   Tester               02          1
James         Cat           1232.78      Vancouver    Tester              08          2
Robert        Black         2334.78     Vancouver     Tester              05          3
James        Smith         6544.78     Vancouver     Tester              03          4
Linda         Green        4322.78      New York      Tester             06           5
I understand the partition by which means basically for each associated group a unique number wiill be assigned for that row, so in this case since tester is one group, manager is another group, and programmer is another group then tester gets its own unique number for each row, manager as well and etc.What is throwing me off is the order by and how this numbering are assigned. why is
1 assigned to Alison Mathews for the tester group and 2 assigned to James Cat and 3 assigned Robert Black
I apologize if this is a stupid question, i have tried reading about it online and looking at the oracle documentation but that still dont fully understand why.

user13328581 wrote:
understanding row_number() and using it in an analytic functionROW_NUMBER () IS an analytic fucntion. Are you trying to use the results of ROW_NUMBER in another analytic function? If so, you need a sub-query. Analuytic functions can't be nested within other analytic functions.
...I have the following code below
... I did a simple select statementThanks for posting all that! It's really helpful.
... and I get this result
First_name last_name   Salary         City             Description         ID         Test#
Celina          Rice         2344.78      Vancouver    Manager             04          1
David          Larry         7897.78      New York    Manager             07          2
Jason          Martin       1234.56      Toronto      Programmer        01          1
Alison         Mathews    6661.78      Vancouver   Tester               02          1
James         Cat           1232.78      Vancouver    Tester              08          2
Robert        Black         2334.78     Vancouver     Tester              05          3
James        Smith         6544.78     Vancouver     Tester              03          4
Linda         Green        4322.78      New York      Tester             06           5... What is throwing me off is the order by and how this numbering are assigned. why is
1 assigned to Alison Mathews for the tester group and 2 assigned to James Cat and 3 assigned Robert Black That's determined by the analytic ORDER BY clause. Yiou said "ORDER BY city desc", so a row where city='Vancouver' will get a lower namber than one where city='New York', since 'Vancouver' comes after 'New York' in alphabetic order.
If you have several rows that all have the same city, then you can be sure that ROW_NUMBER will assign them consecutive numbers, but it's arbitrary which one of them will be lowest and which highest. For example, you have 5 'Tester's: 4 from Vancouver and 1 from New York. There's no particular reason why the one with first_name='Alison' got assinge 1, and 'James' got #2. If you run the same query again, without changing the table at all, then 'Robert' might be #1. It's certain that the 4 Vancouver rows will be assigned numbers 1 through 4, but there's no way of telling which of those 4 rows will get which of those 4 numbers.
Similar to a query's ORDER BY clause, the analytic ORDER BY clause can have two or more expressions. The N-th one will only be considered if there was a tie for all (N-1) earlier ones. For example "ORDER BY city DESC, last_name, first_name" would mena 'Vancouver' comes before 'New York', but, if multiple rows all have city='Vancouver', last_name would determine the order: 'Black' would get a lower number than 'Cat'. If you had multiple rows with city='Vancouver' and last_name='Black', then the order would be determined by first_name.

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How to create RULES and MITIGATION COUNTROLS in GRC 5.3

Hi,
We are working on GRC CC 5.3.Could you please refer some of step by step procedure documents for creating new RULES and MITIGATION COUNTROLS.
Thanks & Regards,
KKRao.

Hi KK,
Frank is right, it is not just technicla steps but clear understanding of what you want to mitigate.
I assume that-
1. You have a defined rulebook.
2. you have created all risks and rules are generated.
3. You have run risk analysis in your system.
4. You have now list of risks exposure in your system and your business people have to get a look on that and to decide what is to be removed and what they must retain to run business.
5. You have remediated all authorizations whic hare not neccessary at all.
Now you have list of mitigations.
You may do it at two levels-
First you need to clean all roles. Mitigate them.
Second user level-If user is getting violations via two roles, you need to decide whether you want ot keep them or not.
If not, then you will have to remove one/more roles.
If you want to keep, then you have to mitigate them.
Regards-Sabita
Mitigation procedure-
1. Create a naming convention which clearely states mitigation nature-e.g. which module it belongs to role and risks.
1. Create mitigation control and associate approver, monitor, risks to them,.
2. Mitigate Roles using contorls specifying which risks you want ot omitigate.
Same procedure for user mitigation.

MARS: Tweaking rules on subnets internal to firewall to be less sensitive

The MARS alerts are firing as rapidly on the internal networks as they do for external networks. Is there a global command to make the MARS less sensitive to hits from the internal subnets, or does a rule have to be customized? Thanks again.

You could create a MARS drop rule to ignore messages where the src = internal network(s). That is certainly not how I would recommend tuning your environment, but it will cut down on the number of incidents;-) It sounds to me like the devices reporting into MARS could use some tuning.

Distribution rules and projects - automatic checks

Hello,
I haveve three issues/questions regarding distribution rules and projects:
- Are we able to implement an automatic control which does not allow bookings without distribution rules? The
control already exists for booking which we'll be entered manually. But for automatically generated postings
is not always in place. For example by closing a production order when the appropriate distribution rule is
missing in the BOM.
- Additional for projects: Either the distribution rule which is defined in the project master data should be
proposed automatically and/or only the defined distribution rule is allowed for any bookings. This is mainly
necessary for invoices which are registered only in SAP and not in PM (for example sales commission invoices,
transport costs etc.). There people often use distribution rules which are not suitable.
Our understanding is that once a project is set-up with a distribution rule and an entry is posted against
that item, the distribution rule can not be changed. Is this correct?
With kind regards,
Amine Z.

Closed so I can open a new thread

Rules and Assignment

Hi,
I was working on Data Rules and Assignment section and I can see that while creating the Rule there are three check boxes, however its not clear what exactly these checkboxes does.
Include Related Contacts
Include Related Opportunities
Include Team Assignment
If somebody could please help me with it and explain me in brief.
Thanks :)

Thanks Bobb for all the help :)
I still have one question:
What determines the "Related Contacts" ? As I understand the rule assign the record to an owner, so does this checkbox also assign this record to others as owners ?
*What determines the relationship between contacts, is it the role hierarchy, The user to whom it is reporting to will also be assigned the same record ?* This holds true for Opportunity records too ... that the relationship is determined by the reporting hierarchy ?
Thanks

Outlook 2013, Exchange 2010 error with Rules and Alerts

Hello,
I was recently informed by a user that when they open Outlook 2013 and click Manage Rules and Alerts, they get the following message:
By the way, NO Microsoft, this information is not helpful. Anyways, I found that the same problem is happening in my Outlook as well. I do not believe it is happening to all users' accounts, and I am able to set up Rules within Outlook Web Access,
so it seems to be some local setting. I found a lot of forums suggest running the Outlook /cleanrules switch, and this did not fix the problem. Other suggestions are to delete the profile on the computer and/or uninstall outlook and reinstall it.
I don't like these solutions, as they don't point to the true source of the problem and do nothing to help avoid this problem in the future. Has anybody else had this problem and been able to fix it? We are running Exchange 2010 in our environment,
although not sure if that makes a difference or not. Any answers that do not suggest the things I have already mentioned would be greatly appreciated!

Hi,
For this issue, I recommend you ask in Office forum which is staffed by more experts specializing in this kind of problems. You might get better help there.
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/office/en-us/home?forum=outlook
Thanks for your understanding.
Best regards,
Belinda Ma
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Unable to find Transfer Rules and Data Source for 0PERSON Info Source

Hi,
I'am working on SALES ANALYSIS Configuration with the help of SAP Best Practices.
I'am trying to load Master Data Attributes/Texts/Hierarchies.
I'am able to load for allmost all the InfoPackages which i created for particular DataSource.
Now i need to load master data for 0PERSON InfoObject under that Person (Attributes) and Person (texts) are there,for this 2 Transfer Rules and the DataSource has to be defined by default as it is defined for other Attributes/Texts/Hierarchies.But i'am unable to find a DataSource and Transfer Rules to create a infopackage for PERSON Attributes and Texts.
Please gudie me with a solution in order to get these Transfer Rules and DataSource for this Attributes and Texts.
With regards,
Pradeep.B

Hi,
Install the corresponding master data objects from Business content. Go to data source find out the needed datasource, replicate it. If you want you can migrate it also.
If still you are not getting 0person masterdata object datasource & transformation structure, then you have to create the transformation, Infopackage.
Hope if you will install the business content again, it will solve your problem.

Please help me understand making and loading variable classes

Hi guys ,
I know that I am stupid but I just can't get this! AS3 says you need to load variables into a class? Please please give me a simple example
my variables look like this... (the whole point of playing around with variables was that if I had to make a change I could access one place and change them...
but now I realse that I can't access or call them outside the movie clip they are in:(
please hlep me!
var ans1="";
var ans2="";
var w1="ABN";
var def1="An ABN (Australian Business Number), is a personal number for your business that makes it easier and quicker to deal with government and other businesses.";
var w2="ACN";
var def2="An ACN is an Australian Company Number, which is a special number that each company gets to identify it. No two companies can have the same ACN";
var w3="Action Plan";
var def3="A business Action Plan will show What needs to be done and When it needs to be done by."
var w4="Advertising";
var def4="Advertising is producing information to let people know about your business and try to increase sales."
var w5="Promotions";
var def5="Promotions are where your business tries to increase the sales of a particular item through offering a good deal, advertising or a special display.";
var w6="Benefit";
var def6="A benefit is something good that you get. One benefit of doing exercise is getting fit, another benefit is losing weight.";
var w7="Business Mentor";
var def7="A business mentor is a trusted guide. Someone who has experience and has been successful in business and can help and advise you.";
var w8="Business Name";
var def8="A Business name is the name a business uses to do its work. It lets customers know who you are.";
var w9="Business Registration";
var def9="When you start a business you need to register your ABN, you may need to register your business name.";
var w10="Cash flow";
var def10="Cash Flow for a business is having enough cash saved to be able to pay your bills when they are due.";
var w11="Characteristic";
var def11="The characteristics of something are describing words about that thing.";
var w12="Charges";
var def12="A charge is something you have to pay, an expense.";
var w13="Company";
var def13="Is the same as a corporation. A company is a type of business that needs to be registered (either State or Federal) and has special legal status. A company can put Pty. Ltd after it’s business name.";
var w14="Competitor";
var def14="A competitor is another business that is challenging you for customers.";
var w15="Constitution";
var def15="A constitution in business is a list of rules and principles that a company has agreed to follow.";
var w16="Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act";
var def16="In the 1960s and 1970s, various reviews advised the Australian Government of the need for legislation to make it easier for Indigenous communities and organisations to form corporations. As a result, the ACA Act was passed, allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups to form corporations for any social or economic purpose.";
var w17="Corporations Act";
var def17="The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have laws that apply to corporations and these are found in the Corporations Act.";
var w18="Cultural knowledge";
var def18="Cultural knowledge is special information that is held by a particular cultural group, this could include technologies (e.g. special ways of using materials, making and using tools), stories, language and song, cultural rules, taboos, regulations and oral history.";
var w19="Customer";
var def19="The customer is someone who is buying something from a business.";
var w20="Debt";
var def20="Is something that you have to pay back. If you borrow 20 dollars you have a $20 debt.";
var w21="Direct competitor";
var def21="Is selling exactly the same thing as your business and competing for your customers.";
var w22="Dividend";
var def22="A dividend is money that is paid to shareholders regularly out of the company’s profits.";
var w23="(Microsoft) Excel";
var def23="Microsoft Excel is a computer program that lets you keep lists of numbers and also add up totals and do other sums to those numbers.";
var w24="Fees";
var def24="A fee is something that you have to pay, an expense.";
var w25="Financial Management";
var def25="Financial Management is the planning, organising, checking and controlling of the income, expenses and Tax for a business.";
var w26="Franchise";
var def26="A franchise is a type of business you can buy. When you buy a franchise you set up the same type of business that has been successful somewhere else.";
var w27="General ledger";
var def27="A general ledger for a business is where all of the income and expenses for that business are kept in a document.";
var w28="Goal";
var def28="A goal is a target that you set yourself or your business. Something that you want to achieve.";
var w29="Growth opportunity";
var def29="A growth opportunity is a chance for a business to get bigger.";
var w30="GST";
var def30="The Goods and Services Tax is paid when you buy things. Some items like food and medicine do not have the Goods and Services tax charged to them.";
var w31="ICN";
var def31="Indigenous Corporations Number is a special number given each indigenous corporation to identify it. No two indigenous corporations can have the same ICN.";
var w32="Incorporate";
var def32="Incorporate is what people do when they create a company or corporation.";
var w33="Indirect competitor";
var def33="An indirect competitor is selling a similar product or service to your business. E.g. If you had a pizza shop, a fried chicken shop is an indirect competitor because it sells food and your customers might want to eat chicken instead of pizza.";
var w34="Labour";
var def34="Labour is all the work done by people (including you) in your business.";
var w35="Legal name";
var def35="Your Legal Name is the name that is on your Birth Certificate.";
var w36="Legal protection";
var def36="Legal protection means you are protected under the law from certain things happening.";
var w37="Legal structure (business)";
var def37="Legal structure is the type of business, sole trader, company, partnership.";
var w38="Liability";
var def38="A liability is something you are responsible for.";
var w39="Licence";
var def39="A license is proof that you have permission to do something. For example, if you have a driving license you can drive a car.";
var w40="Lodge";
var def40="To lodge a form means to send it to where it has to go.";
var w41="Manufacturing";
var def41="A manufacturing business makes things.";
var w42="Marketing budget";
var def42="A marketing budget is the amount of money you have set aside for advertising and promotion for your business.";
var w43="Minor criminal convictions";
var def43="A minor criminal conviction is something small you have been in trouble over with the police. Shop lifting is an example of a minor criminal conviction. ";
var w44="MYOB";
var def44="MYOB is financial management software for business.";
var w45="Networks";
var def45="A network for business is all of your contacts, customers and the people you know through doing business. ";
var w46="Obligations";
var def46="Obligations are things you are responsible for.";
var w47="One off";
var def47="A “one off” cost is something that only needs to be paid for once.";
var w48="Operating budget";
var def48="The Operating Budget is a record of the income and expenses of a business.";
var w49="Overheads";
var def49="Overheads are the expenses or costs in running your business, the things you have to pay for.";
var w50="Partnership";
var def50="A partnership is where two or more people own and run a business.";
var w51="Permission";
var def51="Permission is where you ask if you can do something. If you ask and the person, group or council and they say yes, you have permission.";
var w52="Permit";
var def52="A permit is a special license or permission to do something";
var w53="Personal assets";
var def53="Personal assets are things that you own, like your car, house and furniture.";
var w54="Personal protection";
var def54="Being part of a company offers the shareholders some personal protection from legal and debt liabilities. This means that they have less responsibility than a Sole trader.";
var w55="Photo identification";
var def55="Photo Identification is a document that shows who you are and has your photo on it, like a Driver’s License, 18+ card or a passport.";
var w56="Postal address";
var def56="Your postal address is the address where you get your mail sent. It might be different to the address where you live.";
var w57="Pricing structure";
var def57="Pricing structure is where prices for something can change depending on how much the customer orders. The bigger the order the cheaper the price becomes.";
var w58="Private";
var def58="Private means not part of government.";
var w59="Profitable";
var def59="Profitable means that there is money left over after a business pays for all of its expenses out of the money it has made.";
var w60="Promote";
var def60="When you promote something you try to advertise or increase the amount of people who know about it.";
var w61="Public liability insurance";
var def61="Public Liability Insurance gives legal protection to the business owner against getting sued by a member of the public for things like injury or property damage. ";
var w62="Quickbooks";
var def62="Quickbooks is financial management software for business. ";
var w63="Registered";
var def63="Registered means that you have recorded your information on an official list. You register your car to be able to drive it on the road.";
var w64="Regulations";
var def64="Regulations are rules or laws that control what you can and can’t do.";
var w65="Retail";
var def65="Retail is where things get sold in small amounts to customers. Retail usually happens in a shop and the prices are higher.";
var w66="Service";
var def66="A Service business provides a service, like lawn mowing or accounting services.";
var w67="Shareholders";
var def67="Shareholders are people that own part of a company.";
var w68="Sole trader";
var def68="A sole trader is where one person owns and runs a business.";
var w69="Start up budget";
var def69="A Start Up Budget is the first Budget that gets done for a starting business and includes all of the costs involved in setting up the business.";
var w70="strategy";
var def70="A strategy in business is a plan of attack, or a plan of how to get something done.";
var w71="system";
var def71="A system is business is a set of detailed plans and rules for how to do something in your business.";
var w72="Vision";
var def72="Vision in business is being able to imagine and see something in the future. To set up a new business you need to be able to see something new that wasn’t there before.";
var w73="Wholesale";
var def73="Wholesale is where things get sold in large amounts, usually for a cheaper price. The Wholesale price. A wholesaler is usually a big shed where goods are stored. Wholesale is not usually available to just anyone.";

no, that's not a reason you would use a class file.
anyway, your document class variables are defined on the main timeline so to reference them from any timeline you can use:
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Anybody here knows the difference between Business Rules and BPM..
We can do pretty much everything with a Business Rules Engine as we would do with BPM , then in which scenario should we use BPM and in which scenario should we use Business Rules Engine?
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BPM and a rules engine are different. Both are important, but they have different uses.
Oracle BPM Studio is used by Business Analysts and Developers to model processes, integrate underlying components (including business rules) and develop user interfaces.
There's an Engine that executes the processes that have been modeled. It sends the work item instances to the right person or persons with the right data when the work item reaches an interactive activity in the process. Similarly the Engine has invokes the underlying components specified in the process when the work item instance reaches an automatic activity.
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