Use the Output field values form to specify the result values for the output variables. These values are the possible results of a flexible search path.

For example, when creating a flexible search path for commercial rates, you can define the price per currency and date. This is the price that will be used if this line is valid (currency and date match) in the flexible search path.

Whether you can add just one line or more than one line depends on the setting of the One row of output values check box on the Operational applications form. If this check box is selected, only one line can be added.

An example of an application that can have only one row of data is an application in which prices are registered. The reason for this limitation is that in any given situation, only one price can be valid at the same time.

An example of an application that can have multiple rows of data is an application in which a default engineer is registered, as more than one engineer may be qualified for a particular job. Where multiple options are available, the user will have to choose.

The following logic is used to determine the actual output value(s):

• For applications for which the One row of output values check box is selected, the value (with the correct currency) is determined based on the most recent date in the past. Any future values will not be relevant until later, when that date has become the most recent date in the past.

  A value with a currency and a new date will therefore invalidate the value with the same currency but an earlier date.

• For applications for which the One row of output values check box is not selected and multiple rows have been added, the values (with the correct currency) are determined based on all dates in the past.

  A value with a currency and a new date will therefore not invalidate any values with the same currency and an earlier date. The user needs to manually deselect the previous data, where appropriate.