Sorting rules alphabetically

You can sort rules artifacts alphabetically using the Sort Rule Artifacts icon.

About this task

One of the ways of determining the initial rule order is by selecting alphabetic ordering. You sort rules artifacts alphabetically using the Sort Rule Artifacts icon.

Procedure

To select alphabetic ordering:

  1. In the Rule Explorer, select the rule project.
  2. Click Button for alphabetic ordering Sort Rule Artifacts in the Rule Explorer toolbar.

    This button remains active until you click it again.

    Example: ordering rules alphabetically

    The following rules are not in alphabetic order. When you click the Sort Rule Artifacts icon, they are sorted into alphabetic order and remain in alphabetic order even when you add more rules to the rule project.

    BEFORE: Rules not in alphabetic order AFTER: Rules kept in alphabetic order
    Screenshot of rules in random order
    Screenshot of rules in alphabetic order