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A rule pairs a condition with an action. When the condition is met during playback, the action runs. Most conditions are linked to a data provider so rules can respond to real-time data events.

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Create a rule

  1. Open the Rules properties. In the Properties pane, select Rules, then select the element you want the rule to apply to.
    Rules option in the Properties pane
  2. Add a new rule. Select Add Rule.
    Add Rule button
  3. Open the Rules pane. The Rules pane opens, ready for you to define the condition and action.
    Rules pane in Designer
  4. Add a condition. Select Add Condition.
    Add Condition button
  5. Configure the condition. Fill in the details that describe when the rule should trigger.
    Configuring the rule condition
  6. Define the action. Select Set Properties to specify what happens when the condition is met.
    Set Properties button
  7. Choose which properties change. In the Configure Rule Properties screen, change one or more properties that the action should update.
    Configure Rule Properties screen
  8. Save the properties. Select Save to confirm the property changes.
  9. Save the rule. Select Save again to store the rule on the element.
The rule is now active and will run whenever its condition is met during playback.