# Viewing Data Quality Rules

In OvalEdge, Author users can access data quality rules through the Data Quality Rules landing page.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="197.33331298828125">Field </th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rule Name</td><td><p>It displays the names of the rules and helps users efficiently manage their rules:</p><ul><li>Search: Locate specific rules using the provided search bar.</li><li>Sorting: Organize the list alphabetically for easier browsing.</li><li>Summary Tab: Clicking a rule name opens its corresponding summary tab with detailed information.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Purpose</td><td>It explains the purpose of creating the Data Quality Rules by describing each rule's reasons and intentions.</td></tr><tr><td>Rule Creation Type</td><td><p>OvalEdge offers flexibility in creating data quality rules through various methods:</p><ul><li>Manual: Users can directly define rules on the Data Quality Rules page based on their needs.</li><li>Recommended: OvalEdge analyzes data and suggests relevant rules, saving users time and effort.</li><li>Load Metadata From Files: Users can upload predefined rule sets using a template for efficient rule creation.</li><li>OvalEdge API: Users can create and manage rules through the OvalEdge API.</li></ul><p>The "Rule Creation Type" displays the method used to create the rules and enables the filtering option to filter rules by method.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Tags</td><td><p>The Tags help users organize and locate data quality rules efficiently. It displays all tags associated with each rule, allowing for:</p><ul><li>Filtering: Users can filter the rule list by specific tags, making it easier to find relevant rules.</li><li>Grouping: Rules can be grouped based on shared tags, providing a more organized view for managing similar rules.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td>Status</td><td><p>The Status clarifies whether a rule is Active or in Draft form. This information determines what actions users can perform on the rule:</p><ul><li>Active Rules: Users can execute, edit, and schedule these rules to assess data quality automatically.</li><li>Draft Rules: These rules are still under development and cannot be run yet. Users can edit them before activating them.</li></ul><p>The status also allows users to filter the list by status (Active or Draft), enabling them to focus on specific rules based on their current stage.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Object Type</td><td>The Object Type indicates the type of objects associated with each rule, such as Table, Table Column, File, File Column, or Code.</td></tr><tr><td>Functions</td><td><p>It lists the various functions used to build each data quality rule. These functions fall into two categories:</p><ul><li>Pre-built functions: OvalEdge provides a library of ready-made functions for common data quality checks, like verifying data accuracy or completeness.</li><li>Custom functions: Users can create their own functions for specialized data quality needs, allowing for tailored rule creation.</li></ul><p>This column also allows users to filter the rule list by specific functions, making finding rules that address particular data quality concerns easier.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td><p>The Dimensions focus on the criteria used to assess data quality. These categories help users evaluate data reliability, accuracy, and usefulness in various contexts. They provide a framework for ensuring data meets specific standards. </p><ul><li>Pre-built Dimensions: OvalEdge offers pre-defined dimensions like accuracy or completeness to evaluate data quality.</li><li>Custom Dimensions: Users can create their own custom dimensions to address specific data quality needs.</li></ul><p>This column allows users to see which dimensions are applied by each rule. </p></td></tr><tr><td>Associated Objects</td><td><p>The Associated Objects display the number of data objects connected to each rule. These data objects, called "associated objects," can include tables, columns, files, or code.</p><ul><li>See the count: Quickly view each rule's associated objects.</li><li>Sort by count: Organize the rules based on the number of data objects linked to them, making it easier to identify rules with a wide reach.</li></ul><p>This helps users understand the scope of each rule and how many data items it impacts.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Steward </td><td>It displays the name of the person responsible for each data quality rule. Users can search this column to find rules assigned to specific stewards.</td></tr><tr><td>Last Result</td><td>It displays the data quality rule's last execution status, and users can search for rules based on that status.</td></tr><tr><td>Last Run On</td><td>It assists users in understanding the timestamp of the last run for each data quality rule. Users can sort the rules based on the date provided in the timestamp.</td></tr><tr><td>Created By</td><td>It displays the username of the user who created the data quality rule.</td></tr><tr><td>Created Date</td><td>It displays the creation date of the data quality rule.</td></tr><tr><td>Last Modified By</td><td>It displays the username of the user who made the last changes to the data quality rule.</td></tr><tr><td>Last Modified On</td><td>It displays the date and time of the last modification made to the data quality rule.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Configure Views

OvalEdge allows users to customize how data quality rule information is presented on the landing page through Configurable Views.&#x20;

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* Column Management:
  * Adjust Columns: Users can easily select, hide, or rearrange columns to focus on the data quality rule details most relevant to their needs.
* Multiple Views:
  * Custom Views: Users can define personalized views for various use cases. These custom views can be saved for quick access in the future.
  * System-Defined Views: OvalEdge also provides pre-built views optimized for common tasks, saving users time and effort.
* Reset Functionality:
  * Restore Default View: Users can easily revert to the default view configuration by clicking the Reset icon.

### User Actions

The Data Quality Rule landing page offers a 9-Dots menu for managing rules in bulk. This menu allows users to perform the following actions efficiently:

* Delete Multiple Rules: Select and remove unwanted data quality rules simultaneously.
* Bulk Tagging: Assign relevant tags to multiple rules simultaneously, simplifying the organization and filtering for easier user rule management.
* Mass Tag Removal: Quickly remove tags from a group of data quality rules, streamlining the user categorization process.
* Execute Rules in Bulk: Run multiple data quality rules concurrently to assess data quality and consistency across various datasets, providing users with a comprehensive overview.
