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When you create a new Data Central rule (go to Creating a New Data Central Rule for more information), the Rule Details page opens at the General tab - .
Click on the various tabs and buttons in the figure to go to the appropriate topics.
Figure 1 - The Rule Details page - General tab
The properties and fields are as follows:
- Rule ID - the identification number of the new rule. This is generated automatically by the system and cannot be changed.
- Rule Name - by default this is the same as the name of the Data Central project for which the rule is being created. Edit this as required.
- Comment - add any comments you wish to make about this rule, to simplify identification later.
- Status – select the required status for the rule. The options are:
- Enabled – select to allow the rule to be run “as required”. This is the default setting.
- Disabled – select this option if you wish to prevent the rule from being run. This could be useful if you have a recurring task, and wish to stop using this rule in that task for a period but do not wish to change the task permanently.
- Email - this is the email address to which any emails concerning this rule will be sent (for example if you export the rule). The email address given will by default be that of the current user (your address).
- Created Date - the date the rule was created.
- Created By - the user name of the person who created the rule (probably yours).
- Data Central Project - the name and ID of the Data Central project for which the rule is being created (the current project).
- Data Central Project Modified - the date and time when the project was last modified.
- Rule Last Updated - the date and time for when this rule was last updated.