To Work With Pipe Network Rule Sets

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

1. In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand either the Pipe or Structure collection.
2. Right-click either Pipe Rule Set or Structure Rule Set. Click New.
3. On the Rule Set Information tab, enter a name for the new rule set. Optionally, enter a description.
4. Click the Rules tab.
5. Click Add Rule to add a rule.
6. 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.

7. Click OK in the Add Rule dialog box.
8. Edit a rule value by clicking a value on the Rules tab and entering a new value, or select one from a list.
9. Click Apply or OK to save the changes.

To add, remove, or edit rules in a rule set

1. In Toolspace, on the Settings tab, expand either the Pipe or Structure collection.
2. Expand either the Pipe Rule Set or Structure Rule Set collection
3. Double-click a rule set. The Pipe or Structure Rule Set dialog box is displayed.
4. 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.

5. 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.

1. In the drawing, right-click a pipe network part (either a pipe or structure), and then select either Pipe Properties or Structure Properties.
2. Click the Rules tab.
3. Clear the Use Values From Rule Set check box.
4. Click Apply or OK to save the changes.