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Select the folder or rule in which you want to store your new rule. If you select a rule, the new rule appears as a sibling to the selected rule.
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Select Add Rule
. The Add Rule command is also available from the Edit menu or from the shortcut menu accessed by right-clicking on a rule.
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Enter a name and a description for the rule. The Description box can contain links to an Internet address so that a detailed description can be stored on a website and accessed using this option.
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In the Priority box, enter a priority value.
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On the Items Tab, select an item for Item 1.
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Select a connect point type and a placement method for Item 1, if applicable.
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Select an item for Item 2 or leave Item 2 freestanding, depending on the type of rule you are creating.
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Define a connect point type and a placement method for Item 2, if applicable.
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Set the Comparison, Status, Severity, and Copy options on the Consistency Tab.
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On the Implied Items Tab, use the options to specify implied items, if applicable.
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Select OK.
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Select Save
on the toolbar to write the changes to the rule base.