A default rule set exists for both pipes and structures. The rule set simply provides a way for you to create a set of customized rules. You can add or exclude certain rules, or edit certain rule values, and save them in a named rule set designed to control the behavior for a specific pipe network or project.
To create a pipe network rule set
- In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand either the Pipe or Structure collection.
- Right-click either Pipe Rule Set or Structure Rule Set. Click New.
- On the Rule Set Information tab, enter a name for the new rule set. Optionally, enter a description.
- Click the Rules tab.
- Click Add Rule to add a rule.
- In the Add Rule dialog box, in the Rule Name drop-down list, select a rule to add.
When you select a rule, its parameters are displayed in the Rule Parameters table.
- Click OK in the Add Rule dialog box.
- Edit a rule value by clicking a value on the Rules tab and entering a new value, or select one from a list.
- Click Apply or OK to save the changes.
To add, remove, or edit rules in a rule set
- In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand either the Pipe or Structure collection.
- Expand either the Pipe Rule Set or Structure Rule Set collection
- Double-click a rule set. The Pipe or Structure Rule Set dialog box is displayed.
- Click the Rules tab.
Add or delete rules by clicking Add Rule or Delete Rule. Edit a rule value by clicking on the value and entering a new value.
Editing the rule values for a part in a drawing affects only the currently selected part in your drawing. It does not affect the definition of the part as it exists in the pipe network part catalog.
- Click Apply or OK to save the changes.
Note: You can also edit rules as they are defined for a rule set in the Settings tree. For example, in the Toolspace
Settings tree
PipePipe Rule Set collection, you can add rules, remove rules, or edit rule values for a particular rule set. This provides a convenient method for creating rule sets intended for a specific pipe network or project.
To override rules from a rule set
Override part rules if you do not want certain conditions flagged with warnings in the Prospector list view and in the Event Viewer.
- In the drawing, right-click a pipe network part (either a pipe or structure), and then select either Pipe Properties or Structure Properties.
- Click the Rules tab.
- Clear the Use Values From Rule Set check box.
- Click Apply or OK to save the changes.