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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.