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Logical Attribute API Summary

Logical attribute handler execution occurs in the synchronous phase of task processing. If response time during interaction with a third-party system is an issue, the same objective can be performed using an event listener during the Pre-approval state.

• Operations

  The Logical Attribute API performs the following:

  • Display and population of task screens
  • Invocation of validation rules during data entry
  • User submissions from the task screen.
• Called by

  CA Identity Manager

• When called

  Under any of the following circumstances:

  • After the user selects a task to perform, and before the task screen appears.
  • When the user clicks Submit on a task screen.
• Operates on

  Logical attributes and physical attributes associated with the logical attribute handler.

• Object update

  Logical attributes and physical attributes associated with the logical attribute handler.

• Can validate?

  Logical attributes and physical attributes associated with the logical attribute handler.

Note: You can also perform attribute validation using JavaScript and regular expressions. For more information, see the User Console Design Guide.