How To Edit A Rule; How To Apply A Rule In An Inactive Layout - Network Instruments Matrix User Manual

How to edit a rule

You can edit a rule to change which filter is bound to it or to configure options.
Tip! You can also edit by double-clicking rules in a layout.
To edit a rule:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click Rules.
The rules and filters designer appears, where rules and filters can be created and edited.
2. Ensure the Rules tab is selected.
3. Click a rule from the list.
The rule opens and is ready to edit.
4. Make your changes.
5. Click Save.
You successfully edited a rule and saved the changes. If the rule is in use by the active layout, the changes take
effect immediately.

How to apply a rule in an inactive layout

Applying a rule between established connections in an inactive layout causes the rule to take effect whenever
the layout becomes active. Doing so changes how and what packets are forwarded to tool ports connected to
the rule.
Prerequisite(s):
These steps require that at least one rule (empty or otherwise) exists in the target layout.
Tip! A new, empty rule is created by connecting a network port to a tool port. This is a shortcut for creating new
rules.
To apply a rule in an inactive layout:
1. Starting in the dashboard, click Ports.
The layout designer appears, where connections between network and tool ports can be created.
2. In the Layout list, select a layout.
3. Click the Actions list.
The Actions list is located near the top-right corner of the layout designer.
4. Click Edit.
5. Right-click a rule.
6. In the Apply Rule submenu, click Select and click a rule.
All of your created rules are in this submenu.
7. When you finish, close the Edit Layout browser window.
The layout automatically saves.
You successfully applied a rule in an inactive layout. When the layout is made active, your rule takes effect.
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