# Defining the general properties of the embedded rule

## Procedure

1. In the Repository tree view, expand the Metadata node and the Rules Management node.
2. Right-click the Embedded Rules folder.

   ![Create Rules option selected by right-clicking.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/Repository-Rules-Embedded.png)
3. In the contextual menu, select Create Rules to display the New Rule... wizard that will guide you through the steps of creating or selecting the business rules you want to use.

   Information noteNote:

   The Embedded Rules files are either Drools or Excel files of .drl or .xls formats, respectively.
4. In the New Rule... wizard, fill in schema generic information, such as Name and Description and click Next to open a new view on the wizard.

   For further information, see [Setting up a database connection](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/8.0/setting-up-database-connection).