Adding Build Options to Transition Rule Templates

Follow this procedure to add a new build option to a transition rule template.

To add a build option to a transition rule template:

1. In the navigation pane of the Build Management tab click Settings and click Transition Rule Template.

2. In the navigation or content pane click the transition rule template where you want to add a build option. The content pane refreshes and displays the details of the transition rule template.

3. In the Build Options section of the content pane click New Object.

The Add New Transition Rule Template Option dialog box appears.

4. For Name type a name for the option.

5. From the Value Type list select one of the following:

- Freeform Text

In the Value field type an option that is tailored to your specific requirements.

- Option Rule

Select a build tool and then select an option rule and a value (see step 6).

- Option Link

Select a build option group and then select an option (see step 7).

6. If you selected Option Rule from the Value Type list, do the following:

1. From the Build Tool list select a build tool. If you do not want to specify a build tool select Undefined.

2. (Not applicable if you selected Undefined) From the Option Rule list select an option rule for the build tool. The list displays the possible option rules for the build tool that you selected from the Build Tool list.

3. (Not applicable if you selected Undefined) From the Value list select a value for the option rule. The list displays the possible values for the option rule that you selected from the Option Rule list. If the option rule does not have a default value, type your own.

7. If you selected Option Link from the Value Type list, do the following:

1. From the Group list select a build option group.

2. From the Option list select an option for the build option group. The list displays the possible options for the build option group that you selected from the Group list.

8. Click OK. The new build option is added to the list of build options for the transition rule template.

Related Topics

About Transition Rule Templates

Adding Transition Rule Templates

Adding Build Option Groups to Transition Rule Templates