Editing or deleting a rule

With Rule Designer, you can modify rules based on evolving requirements. This step includes editing existing rules to refine conditions or actions and deleting no longer necessary rules. 

Before you begin

• Identify the rule that you intend to edit.
• Make sure that the rule is already created and configured.
• You must deactivate the rule before editing or deleting it. For the procedure to deactivate the rule, see Activating-or-deactivating-rules.

Task 1: To edit a rule

You edit when the operational environment changes, such as updates to device configurations, changes in business requirements, or adjustments in thresholds for triggering events. As the organization's operations or objectives evolve, you also edit rules to improve their efficiency, accuracy, or relevance over time.

1. On the BMC Helix Edge page, select Rules and workflows > Rule Editor.
2. On the left pane of the Rule Designer page, select a node.
3. In the Configure Nodes pane, click the Rules tab. 
4. In the Rules tab, locate the node to edit and click the node. 
   BMC Helix Edge displays the following page:
   
5. Modify the rule conditions, actions, or any other parameters as needed.
6. Click Save.

Task 2: To delete a rule

You delete a rule when you do not need the necessary or relevant for managing device events or triggering actions based on specific conditions. 

1. On the BMC Helix Edge page, select Rules and workflows > Rule Editor.
2. On the left pane of the Rule Designer page, select a node.
3. In the Configure Nodes pane, click the Rules tab. 
4. In the Rules tab, select a node and click Delete. 
   BMC Helix Edge displays the confirmation panel.
5. Click Yes.