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Context

In the rule editor you can set rules as preconditions to another rule. When you set a precondition, the existing rule gets fired only when the precondition is satisfied.

Procedure

  1. Locate the ruleset, expand the ruleset node, the Rules folder and double-click a rule node.

    For more information, see Locating the Ruleset

    or

    Locate the flow ruleset , expand the flow ruleset node, the Rules folder and double-click a rule node.

    For more information, see Locating the Flow Ruleset

    Note

    You can also expand the Rules folder in the Outline view and choose a rule node.

  2. In the rule editor that appears, under the Preconditions section, choose add a new Precondition and choose a rule in the drop down menu.

    By default the rule is set to must be satisfied . You can change it to must not be satisfied by clicking it.

  3. Save the changes.
    Note

    To delete a precondition:

    • In the rule editor that appears, under the Preconditions section, select the preconditions you want to delete and press Ctrl + D .

    • In the dialog box that appears, select the preconditions you want to remove and choose OK.

      You can choose the Select All and Deselect All buttons to select or deselect all the conditions all at once.

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