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Geneos rules, Gateway rules, rule block, rules, compare values, if operator. 

Problem

Need to compare the value from the target data-cell with another value from the dataview.

Possible Solution(s)

You can use Path Alias with a Relative Path of the secondary cell in the rule block section.

For example:

1. Given a cpu_sampler dataview like this one:
2. Define the rule target to point at CPU "0" %processorTime:
3. Define the path alias to point at CPU "1" %processorTime (Sampler Advanced tab):
4. Define the rule block section to compare the values:
5. Check the results on the dataview:

(Apart from the colour displayed on the data cell, you can also right-click and select the Show Rules menu to check that the gateway rule is applied.)

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If Issue Persists

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  • Gateway diagnostics file
  • Rule name
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