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Working with custom categories

This topic describes tasks you can perform with custom categories.

Creating a custom category

To create a custom category follow these steps:

  1. Open the Custom Rules and Categories page of the Preferences by clicking Windows > Preferences > Software Analyzer > Custom Rules and Categories.
  2. Click Add Category.
  3. In the Add Custom Category wizard:
    1. On the first page:
      1. Select the parent category for the new custom category.
        Tip: Notice that the parent category can be any of the following:
        • The COBOL Code Review domain.
        • A regular category, such as Program Structures.
        • Another custom category.
      2. Click Next.
    2. On the second page:
      1. Type a name for the new category.
      2. Click Finish.
    The new custom category is created.

Other tasks with custom categories

You can also perform the following tasks with custom categories:

Delete Category
To delete a custom category, select the category and click Delete Category.
Import
Click this button to import a set of custom categories and rules.
Export
Click this button to export a set of custom categories and rules.
Restore Defaults
Click this button to discard the currently loaded custom categories and rules.

Apply
Click this button to save your changes.


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