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Jun 2, 2025 5:22 PM UTC
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Looking for expression or component to display rule documentation on an interface

Is there an expression or component that can display the documentation of a rule on an interface the way it appears when coding?

harshas2775
Brainy
Jun 3, 2025 6:22 AM UTC

In Appian by default the rule description is displayed below the expression editor when you click within the brackets after rule name. Generally we rely on the same to understand the rule's functionality. So for your utility objects you can provide a detailed description and user's can get insights while using the rule.

So, alternate to help() function, simply clicking inside rule parentheses can give the description as well as intended parameter details. Generally all devs are familiar with this as well. Hope this helps. 

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5 replies

stefanhelzle0001
Brainy
Jun 2, 2025 5:44 PM UTC

I don't think this exists. But, what are you looking for, aka. for what purpose?

Known Participant
Jun 2, 2025 6:40 PM UTC

As I have been working on an application for utilities, I would like to offer a dynamic interface to share documentation for utility objects, similar to the format used in Appian Documentation.

stefanhelzle0001
Brainy
Jun 2, 2025 6:51 PM UTC

AFAIK, most development teams, including mine, do this by having a small application which just holds these shared assets. Are you sure you need a separate UI for this?