Key Concepts > Rules and Constraints
Adding a Constraint to
a Design
In Capital E/E Publisher, constraints can be defined for a whole design only.
Alternatively, constraints can be associated to form rules, which can then be applied to a whole design. See Adding Rules to a Design for more information.
Procedure
Right-click over the appropriate design in the Project Browser Window, and then select the Edit option.The Edit Design Dialog appears.
Click Properties.The Edit Design Properties Dialog appears.
Click the Rules tab.
Click Add Constraint, and then select the type of constraint that you want to define.
Click OK, to add it to the Rules tab. Tip : Click delete at the start of any current constraint if you need to delete it.
Parent Topic:
Rules and Constraints
Capital E/E Publisher User Guide, 2512.2606
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Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/861057055/202511026.capital_ep_user/id436d83da-354a-42aa-9c21-430de7946db8 · retrieved 2026-07-18