Opening a Variability Rule

You can access all the information related to a variability rule.

Variability rules can be one of these types:

  • Matrix rules
  • Expression rules


Before you begin: Variant Management should be the active app.
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About Variability Rules
  1. Click Home .
  2. Open the product line, model, model version, logical feature, variant, or option group.
  3. In the navigation pane, click Variability Rules.
  4. Click the page tab for the type of rule.

    Not all items support all types of rules. See Variability Rules Page for a list of which items support which types of rules.

  5. Click the name of the rule. You can use the categories in the navigation pane to access information related to the variability rule.

    Category Name Page Tabs Description For More Information
    Rule Name - Shows the properties for the rule.

    Matrix Rule Properties

    Expression Rule Properties

    History - Shows a log of events that have occurred for the rule. 3DEXPERIENCE Basics: Viewing History for Content
    Lifecycle Lifecycle Shows the lifecycle of the rule and highlights the current state.

    3DEXPERIENCE Basics: Lifecycle Page

    Tasks/Signatures Lists the lifecycle tasks and required signatures for the rule. 3DEXPERIENCE Basics: Tasks/Signatures Page Tab
    Approvals Lists the required approvals for the rule. 3DEXPERIENCE Basics: Approvals Page Tab
    Rule Table

    Only shows for matrix rules.

    - Shows the matrix that defines the rule. Editing a Matrix Rule
    Rule Expression

    Only shows for expression rules.

    - Shows the expression that defines the rule. Editing an Expression Rule