Executing Rules
When you execute a rule, it is applied to all existing supplier parts that meet the rule’s criteria. The rules are executed using a queue.
To execute a sourcing rule:
1. Access the Sourcing Rules table and select the row that lists the rule that you want to execute.
2. Select the execute rule icon
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The status of the rule changes to Executing.
| To check the status of the rule execution, go to > and view the table in the utility. When rule's execution is complete, its status changes to Active. You can also check the rule execution status on-the-fly by clicking ![](../Windchill_Help_Center/images/IconTableUpdate.gif) to refresh the table. The status does not refresh automatically. |