Accept
- Last UpdatedJul 06, 2023
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Use the functionality to set up details of clashes that can be automatically accepted and automatically set to a given status, such as Approved.
The clash acceptance process checks a number of rules in sequence (from top to bottom as displayed on the window). Each rule consists of a number of rule expressions. The first rule found in which all its rule expressions evaluate true is used by the acceptance process. rule expressions, which are formed of certain keywords, literals and regular expressions (wildcards) refer to Notes on Rules and Rule Expressions for further information.
The status of the clash is set to the status owning that rule. A comment is created showing details of the status and the rule which matched is automatically attached to the clash and or clash group record.
Note:
Acceptance rules may be complicated and time-consuming to develop. A simple method
of testing is available to avoid a (very lengthy) Re-Computation option, which may
reveal further modifications to the rules are required. The test facilities are available
at the Clash Manager -Test Rules window, which is accessed by selecting Test. The new configuration does not need to be saved prior to using the test facilities.
The names and purposes of the items on the tab are as follows:
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Upper pane showing a hierarchy with Status as the primary nodes which, when expanded, display the applicable Acceptance Rules |
When an acceptance rule is highlighted, its rule syntax is shown in the lower pane. A popup menu is available (mouse right-click) with options of Edit, Add and Delete. This is used to edit an existing rule name, add a new rule, or remove an existing rule. |
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Up and Down |
These are used to reposition the highlighted rule in the hierarchy. |
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Test |
Leads to the Test Rules. |
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Lower pane showing a list of Rule Expressions under Element, Attribute and Value headings |
The listing shows the syntax of the acceptance rule that is highlighted in the upper pane. Popup menus (mouse right-click) are available from the three components of the rule expressions. Note: The Element Popup Menu options are: Editing options - @element-1, @element-2, @general Add Rule Delete The Attribute Popup Menu options are: Editing options - @discipline, @class, @priority, etc, and @gtype Edit - leads to in-place editing options box Add Rule Delete The Value Popup Menu options are: Editing options - @element-2, and so on. Refer to Notes on Rules and Rule Expressions for further information. Edit - leads to list-of-values Add Rule Delete PML functions can be used as a rule to assign clash discipline or accept clashes. Refer to PML Assign/Accept Rules for further information. |