8.10 Input or Output Transformation - Reformat Telephone Number from nnn-nnn-nnnn to (nnn) nnn-nnnn

This rule transforms the format of the telephone number when a desired condition is met. Implement the rule on the Input or Output Transformation policy. You can implement the rule on either the Subscriber or the Publisher channel or on both channels.

There are two steps involved in using the predefined rules; creating a policy in the Input or Output Transformation policy set and importing the predefined rule. If you already have an Input or Output Transformation policy that you want to add this rule to, skip to Importing the Predefined Rule.

8.10.1 Creating a Policy

  1. From the Outline view or the Policy Flow view, select a driver.

  2. Select the Input or Output Transformation policy set in the Policy Set view, then click Create or add a new policy to the Policy Set icon Create or Add a New Policy icon to create a new policy.

  3. Click Create a new policy, then click Next.

  4. Name the policy.

  5. Use the default location or browse and select another location to place the policy in the driver.

    Create Policy Wizard

  6. Select Open Editor after creating policy, then click Next.

  7. Select DirXML Script for the type of policy, then click Finish.

  8. A file conflict window appears with the message “Before editing this item you need to save. Do you wish to save the editor’s changes and continue?” Click Yes. The Policy Builder is launched and the new Input or Output Transformation policy is saved.

  9. Continue with Importing the Predefined Rule.

8.10.2 Importing the Predefined Rule

  1. Right-click in the Policy Builder and click New > Predefined Rule > Insert Predefined Rule Before or Insert Predefined Rule After.

  2. Click Input or Output Transformation - Reformat Telephone Number from nnn-nnn-nnnn to (nnn) nnn-nnnn, then click OK.

  3. Expand the predefined rule.

    Input or Output Transformation - Reformat Telephone Number from nnn-nnn-nnnn to (nnn) nnn-nnnn

  4. Edit the condition by double-clicking the Conditions tab.

  5. Define the condition you want to have occur when the telephone number is reformatted.

  6. Click OK.

  7. Save the rule by clicking File > Save.

8.10.3 How the Rule Works

This rule is used when you want to reformat the telephone number. You define the condition that is to be met when the telephone number is reformatted.