Applying Schedules to Rulebase Objects After defining a schedule in the Schedule Editor dialog, you can apply it to any rule, test or action in a rulebase. Rulebase objects are related through a hierarchy, so a schedule you apply to one object also affects objects below it in the hierarchy. For example, when you apply a schedule to a rulebase, its inclusion and exclusion periods affect all rules, tests and actions defined in that rulebase. You apply schedules in the Rulebase, Rule, Test, and Action editors.