Test Rules Form
- Last UpdatedNov 14, 2025
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This form is for testing Assignment and Acceptance rules before they are applied to the whole model by the Recomputation process. The form enables a subset of existing clash records to be selected in order to display what would happen if the current rules were applied to the 3D model. The form is intended to aid configuration; it does NOT allow the evaluated status or discipline of the selected clash records to be saved.
A group of elements at the top of the form enables the user to select the clash groups or details and then apply the new rules to them. The main area of the form is occupied by tabulated records showing the results of the selection and evaluation.
The elements at the top of the form and their purposes are:
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Group / Detail radio group and Element Name % Wildcard |
For selection of the subset of clash records. The radio group is for selection of whether clash groups or details are to be tested. The entry in the field determines the range of clashing elements. Oracle style wildcards are used (see Notes on Wildcards). |
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Query |
Interrogates the 3D model and displays records of the clash groups or details that match the entry in the 'Element Name % Wildcard' field. |
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Evaluate Rules |
Applies the new rules to the displayed records and shows the new owner disciplines and status. |
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Get Work |
Resets the current MDB, and makes available changes to the model after a 'SaveWork'. |
The tabulated records show, for each clash group or clash detail that satisfies the selection criteria, information under the following headings:
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Group |
The group identification. Populated after Query. |
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Index (clash details only) |
Clash identification number. Populated after Query. |
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Element 1 |
First element of the clash. Populated after Query. |
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Element 2 |
Second element of the clash. Populated after Query. |
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Discipline |
Owner discipline according to existing rules. Populated after Query. |
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Status |
Status according to existing rules. Populated after Query. |
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New Discipline |
Blank after Query. Populated after rule evaluation. Shows owner discipline as assigned by the new rules. The name of the rule is shown for NEW clashes only. |
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New Status |
Blank after Query. Populated after rule evaluation. Shows the status as applied by the new acceptance rules. The name of the rule is shown for NEW clashes only. |
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CLevel |
Populated after Query. Shows the clash level. |
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CType |
Populated after Query. Shows the clash type. |
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Discipline 1 |
Discipline of first element. Populated after Query. |
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Discipline 2 |
Discipline of second element. Populated after Query. |
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Remarks |
Blank after Query. Populated after rule evaluation. Shows a narrative description of the clashing elements. |
A popup menu is available from the tabulated records. The options and their purposes are as follows:
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Query |
Interrogates the 3D model and displays records of the clash groups or details that match the entry in the 'Element Name % Wildcard' field. |
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Evaluate Rules |
Applies the new rules to the displayed records and shows the new owner disciplines and status. |
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Get Work |
Resets the current MDB, and makes available changes to the model after a 'SaveWork'. |
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Properties |
Available only when a record is selected. Leads to the 'Clash Manager - Clashing Elements - Properties' form, which displays values of all attributes that may be involved in the setting of discipline or status of the elements in the selected record. |
The procedure for using the form is firstly to select clash group or detail and enter an element name and wildcard to represent elements that will be affected by the updated rules. Initiate the Query and then check the displayed records to ensure that they represent the required typical elements. If they do not, re-enter element and wildcard details and re-query the data. When the records are as required, apply the new rules and check whether the results are as required. If the Marine Model has recently been changed, use the 'Get Work' feature and repeat the evaluation. Close the form by clicking on the X at the top right-hand corner. Take action at the 'Clash Manager - Configuration' form to correct or implement the new rules, as appropriate.