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Reusable BIE

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[Opening Scene]

Narrator: Welcome back! In our previous videos, we explored how to create a Business Information Entity—BIE—and how to profile it. Today, we’re diving into the world of reusable BIEs. We’ll cover how to make a BIE reusable, how and when to reuse it, and what the reuse report can tell you. Let’s get started!

[Scene shows two BIEs, one referencing a reusable BIE via an association.]

Narrator: But before we dive into the 'how,' let’s first understand what a reusable BIE is and why it’s important. A reusable BIE is just like any other BIE. There’s no special marking or label for a BIE to make it reusable. The key is that any BIE can be used as a reference in the association of another BIE.

Think of it this way: instead of duplicating the same details across multiple profiles, you can create a BIE once and reuse it wherever it’s needed. This promotes consistency and reduces effort when managing related data.

For example, if you’ve already defined a 'Shipping Address' BIE, you can reuse it wherever an address is required, such as in 'Order' or 'Invoice' BIEs.

[Scene transitions to the BIE editing interface.]

Narrator: Reusing a BIE means linking it to another BIE as part of an association. Let’s take a closer look at how that works in practice. Here, we’re adding a reusable BIE to this profile. The system lets you search for and select an existing BIE that matches the currently selected node to use as a reference. It’s that simple!

Alternatively, you can extract a specific part from an existing profiled BIE and make it reusable in other BIEs. Simply select the part you want to extract, open the menu, and click the 'Make Reusable BIE' option.

[Scene: Narrator pulls up a reuse report in the interface.]
Narrator: Now, let’s talk about the reuse report. This is a valuable tool for understanding how a BIE is being reused across profiles. It shows details like where the BIE is linked, how often it’s used, and whether any changes to the reusable BIE could impact dependent profiles.

In summary, reusable BIEs are powerful tools for maintaining consistency and efficiency. By ensuring your BIEs meet all profiling requirements, you can make them reusable and link them across various contexts. The reuse report provides transparency, helping you manage and track their usage effectively.

[Closing scene with a call to action.]

Narrator: That’s it for today’s video on reusable BIEs. Visit our website to learn more.

[Screen fades to the website URL and contact information.]

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