SN System Properties Reference
Property reference

promin.limit.max_activity_dot_walk_levels

Sets the maximum dot-walk depth for activity and finding fields. The default limit is three levels, and deeper paths are rejected with an error.

Default
3
Type
integer
Application
Not stated

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? Sets the maximum number of field levels that activity and finding fields can traverse using dot-walking; paths beyond the limit are rejected with an error.
What area does it affect? Activity and finding validation
What does the default mean? The default value is "3", which sets the baseline numeric behavior for this property.
When should you review it? Review when configuring dot-walked activity or finding fields that need to traverse more than three levels.

Property record

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Property name promin.limit.max_activity_dot_walk_levels
Type integer
Application Not stated
Default value 3
Description Not stated

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Script include: ProminFindingsValidationUtilSNC When a finding field uses dot walking, this setting limits how many field levels it may traverse; values beyond the limit are rejected with an error. If unset, the limit defaults to 3 levels. /sys_script_include.do?sys_id=406eb6fa43d40210a829bf5ff7b8f222
Script include: ProminUtils When an admin configures an activity field using dot-walking, the system reads this setting to limit the number of levels allowed; exceeding the limit blocks the configuration and shows an error. The default limit is 3 levels. /sys_script_include.do?sys_id=078d0838536500109e9eddeeff7b128b
Business rule: Validate dot walk levels for automated Automated activity validation reads this property to set the maximum number of dot-walk levels allowed in a field; values above the limit are rejected with an error. If no value is configured, the limit defaults to 3 levels. /sys_script.do?sys_id=be642e887782311006331b56ba5a9918
Business rule: Validate dot walk levels for rule The business rule reads this property when a field uses dot walking; it sets the maximum number of dot-walk levels allowed. Values above the limit are rejected with an error, and the default is 3 levels. /sys_script.do?sys_id=14c26e087782311006331b56ba5a9955

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