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[#1]

I made a simple rule that triggers before save to ask user to make a selection, which then updates an iProperty.

I created A multi value fxParameter and used the InputListbox function.

Ultimately I want to know the best way ok making this rule available to all parts, old and new.

I am thinking, it will be easy enough to update my templates and embed this code into the part, as well as content center files by updating each file / template .

But for existing parts, is there a way to add these rules without the user having to do much steps.

because there is an fxParameter I am thinking the user will have to know how add this to their part.

I can change it to just an input box where they can type in the correct value, if that would be easier.

Thanks!

[#2 · Accepted solution]

You can have the rule look for the fxParameter and if not found to add it. If I was not headed out the door I would look for my code that does this.

If some one does not help you I will post it in then morning.

This way you can have my code in your rule and have them just load an external rule (your rule) and run it.

[#3]

That is a good idea!! I am thinking too basic (becasue im just starting to use iLogic).

I can figure out how to do the checks and add the parameter if its not there.

but how would I make it available for existing parts.

Thanks again.

[#4]

Not sure who it was but look in the forum someone made a nice tool that would add rules to existing parts.

But you also can make the same rule external so when you come to a part that does not have the rule they can add it as an external rule.

But I would look for the tool myself. Let me see if I can locate it.

[#5]

I did some search but if I remember it was embedded in a thread that was not titled with ilogic or anything that can be searched.

If I think about it I believe Curtis Waguespack  wrote it but not sure. I saved it to my drive but my drive id not with me right now but if you can't find it post a thread on it I am sure Curtis Waguespack  will repost.

If not I will post tomorrow when I have my drive..

[#6]

Found it but it was Megajerk that helped with it and others but here is a link to it and you can read about it to make sure it is what you need.

http://beinginventive.typepad.com/being-inventive/2012/02/injecting-ilogic-code-and-ilogic-event-tri...

[#7]

Great, thanks again James, this looks like it will work.

Cheers.