4.1 Action Builder

The Action Builder enables you to add, view, and delete the actions that make up a rule. Actions can also contain other actions.

4.1.1 Creating an Action

  1. In the Policy Builder, create a new rule or edit an existing rule.

  2. Double-click the Actions tab to launch the Action Builder.

    Actions tab

  3. Select the desired action from the drop-down list, then click OK.

4.1.2 Additional Options for the Action Builder

There are additional options in the action builder to manage the actions. Right-click the action to see the additional options.

Table 4-1 Action Builder Additional Options

Option

Description

New > Insert Action Before

Adds a new action before the current action.

New > Insert Action After

Adds a new action after the current action.

Edit iconEdit

Launches the Action Builder.

Move up iconMove up

Moves the selected action up in the order of execution.

Move downMove down

Moves the selected action down in the order of execution.

Cut iconCut

Cuts the selected action and adds it to the clipboard.

Copy iconCopy

Copies the action to the clipboard.

Paste iconPaste

Pastes the action that is in the clipboard to the desired location in the Action Builder.

Delete iconDelete

Deletes the selected action.

Undo iconUndo

Undoes the prior action.

Redo iconRedo

Redoes the prior action.

Preferences iconPreferences

Allows you to set default functionality in the Policy Builder.