To apply TimeLiner rules
- Open the TimeLiner window, and click Auto-Attach Using Rules
on the Tasks tab.
- Select the check boxes for all rules you want to apply. The rules will be applied in order.
Note: You can also click
Import/Export Attachment Rules button

which enables you to import/export rules to/from an XML file. Imported rules will overwrite any current rules with the same name.
- If Override Current Selections check box is selected, then when the rules are applied they will replace any existing attached items. Otherwise, the rules will attach items to the relevant tasks without attached items.
- Click Apply Rules.
Note: To validate tasks in your schedule, click the
Tasks tab, right-click in the
Task View, and use the
Find context menu. This option can be turned on/off in the
Options Editor (
Tools
TimeLiner
Enable Find check box).