Rule Manager
![Rule Manager](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_screen.png)
The Rule Manager can be used to configure all rules currently set for the target log file.
![1](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_1.png)
Rule List
![1. Rule List](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_1.png)
A list of all rules currently set for the target log file. Selecting a rule will modify the Rule Description.
![2](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_2.png)
Rule Description
![2. Rule Description](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_2.png)
A simple description of the currently selected rule. The description states which log entries are included, the filter, and the actions to be applied.
Some action descriptions may include a hyperlink which can be used to configure the action.
![3](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_3.png)
Show Filter
![3. Show Filter](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_3.png)
If you create a filter just to set a rule, you may not be interested in having the filter clutter your view. In this case, you can hide the filter by unticking the 'show' box.
![4](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_4.png)
Parser Rule
![4. Parser Rule](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_4.png)
The parser rule checkbox is used to determine if this filter (including the rule) should be automatically applied every time the given parser is used. If selected, a new configuration setting will be added to Automatic Templates. Parser rules may also be hidden.
![5](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_5.png)
Delete
![5. Delete](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_5.png)
Removes the selected rule. If the filter associated with the rule is not shown, it will also be removed.
![6](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_bullet_6.png)
Apply Changes
![6. Apply Changes](https://az589779.vo.msecnd.net/images/doc08/drex_rule_manager_control_6.png)
The 'OK' command can be used to save your changes and apply all rules. Cancelled changes cannot be recovered.