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AA Rule Definitions (RD) can be accessed, given proper access level, by selecting Asset Management from the top tabs, then Analyzer Rules-Rule Definitions from the black bar menu.  RDs can be created or maintained from this screen.  

Key values on the RD screen include:

•Rule Definition - Read only number that is generated when the RD is saved for the first time.

•Description - A unique description for the RD.

•Comments - A brief note that will be displayed in the AA notes when the RD is processed.  These comments will tell the narrative of how a rule was processed.

•Rule - A dropdown selection of the rule that this RD is associated with.

•Function - A dropdown selection of available AA Functions is provided.  Once a function is selected, the appropriate parameters will be displayed.

•Parameters are presented in three possible groups. No parameters will be displayed for many functions.

1.Text - character and numeric values permitted.   Tags are accepted for some functions. AA-specific tags are also accepted for some functions

2.Numeric - business rules are maintained for each of the functions to limit the type of numbers permitted (i.e. positive, integer, floating, etc.).

3.Rule - only positive whole numeric values are permitted.  These are used to reference the results of another RD.

•Next rule definitions section.  The next RD to process is configured here based on the results of the function that is being processed.

1.True

2.False

3.Else

•Confidence adjustment - The confidence value for a rule begins with a value of 100 and can be reduced by RDs that either raise a False or Else return.  The confidence adjustment might range from a 10 for a minor error or omission to a full 100 for a critical error or data omission.  An example of a critical error might be a missing count for the number of processors when evaluating a processor based software license.  The values are arbitrary and can be fine tuned for the RD to suit the unique customer needs.