> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledgebase.autorabit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledgebase.autorabit.com/product-guides/integral-zone/iz-suite/quality-control/rules/create-metric-rule.md).

# Create Metric Rule

To create a new Metric Rule -

1. Navigate to **`Rules`** -> **`Metric Rules`**
2. Click on **`Add Metric`**
3. Enter the basic details -
   1. **`Metric Name`** - Name of the metric
   2. **`Data Type`** - Return data type of the metric
   3. **`Component Type`** - Metric component type **`FILE`** level or **`PROJECT`**
   4. **`Language`** - Language for which the rule is applicable. E.g.: Mule, API
   5. **`Metric Tags`** - Tags associated with the rule. Tags can be used to filter metrics\
       

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   6. **`Metric Description`** - Description of the metric in Markdown format
   7. **`Metric Definition`** - Definition of the metric. Metric rules are specified in Groovy\
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4. Click on **`Submit`** to create the metric

### See Also

* [Quality Profiles](/product-guides/integral-zone/iz-suite/quality-control/profiles/quality-profiles.md)
* [Metric Profiles](/product-guides/integral-zone/iz-suite/quality-control/profiles/metric-profiles.md)
* [Quality Rules](/product-guides/integral-zone/iz-suite/quality-control/rules/quality-rules.md)
* [Metric Rules](/product-guides/integral-zone/iz-suite/quality-control/rules/metric-rules.md)


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