Validation rules are created in the Validation form.

In the Filterfield group at the top of the form, you can select those items that will let you view all the rules or those of a specific type: Globalor Localand Formula, Action, or Constraint.

You can also view the rules associated with the specific Rule set number, Product model, Variable, or Value.

1. Click Validationin one of the following forms to create a local rule: Product Model Details or Modeling variables .

   Alternatively, click Validationin the Global rulesform if you are creating a global rule.

2. Specify whether the rule is Globalor Localin the Local/Globalfield.

3. In the Rule set/Modelfield, specify the rule set number for the global rules and product model number for the local ones.

4. Type the unique rule identifier in the Clause numberfield.

5. Type the rule description.

6. In the Validation typefield, select from All, Formula, Action, or Constraint.

7. Complete the other tabs, which are rule-type specific, according to the type peculiarities for each rule. For their description, see the appropriate topic listed in Validation rule types.