--- title: "Manage Library-Sourced Labor Rules" slug: "manage-library-sourced-labor-rules" description: "Manage library-sourced labor rules in Applied rules: change locations, customize settings into a custom rule, or delete the rule." status: "new" updated: 2026-10-28T17:14:02Z published: 2026-10-28T17:14:02Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/manage-library-sourced-labor-rules" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Manage Library-Sourced Labor Rules A labor rule created from a library rule is a library-sourced rule. Manage these rules from the Applied rules tab on the [Labor rules page](/doc/docs/labor-rules-page-1) to change where they apply, to customize their settings, or to delete them. Learn more in [Rule Library Overview](/doc/docs/rule-library-overview). > [!NOTE] > Library and custom sources > > The Source column on the Applied rules tab shows **Library** for a rule created from a library rule and **Custom** for a rule built in R365, including a rule created with the **Create Rule** button. ## Security Managing a library-sourced rule requires permissions for the rule type under Labor → Labor Rules, and access to every location where the rule is in effect. - Edit permission changes the locations of the rule, including removing every location. - Edit permission offers **Customize rule**. - Edit and delete permissions offers **Delete rule** in the details panel. --- ## Change the locations of an applied library rule *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Open the rule** Go to Labor → Labor Rules. On the **Rule library** tab, select the rule row. The panel opens. A library rule that is applied somewhere shows **Manage locations**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0E50K1AZ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****2)** Choose the locations** Select **Manage locations**. Select the checkbox for each location where the rule applies, and clear the checkbox for each location where the rule no longer applies. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-NRITSYAC.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****3)** Save the changes** Select **Save changes**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-HR90Q8IP.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) Clearing every location leaves the labor rule in place. The rule stays on the Applied rules tab with no locations and keeps its Library source. --- ## Open a library-sourced rule *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Select the rule** Go to Labor → Labor Rules. On the **Applied rules** tab, select the rule row. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-U8YVTLQE.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) A details panel opens with a read-only view of the rule. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-OLU0PMY0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****2)** Open the rule** The button in the panel depends on the rule source: - For a **Custom** rule, select **Edit rule** to open the rule form. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-70W8CG97.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) - For a **Library** rule, select **Manage rule** to open a full-screen, read-only view. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-SWYD118S.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) --- ## Customize a library rule Customize a library rule to change its settings. Customizing a library rule turns that rule into a custom rule. It keeps its settings and applied locations, but it is no longer linked to the Rule library. The rule becomes custom only when changed settings are saved. *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Open the library rule** On the **Applied rules** tab, select the rule row, then select **Manage rule**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-ZGW6D4RU.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****2)** Start the customization** Select **Customize rule**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-VF06LR3L.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****3)** Confirm** In the **Customize rule?** dialog, select **Create custom rule**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-HWABPPN5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****4)** Edit the custom rule** The rule opens in the rule form, with "[Rule name] (Custom)" suggested as its name. Change the settings, then save the rule. A message confirms "[Rule name] added as a custom rule." ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0X9XEFBX.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) Check the Applied rules tab. The rule now shows **Custom** in the Source column, and on the Rule library tab the library rule shows as not applied. > [!WARNING] > Customizing is not reversible > > A custom rule stays separate from the Rule library. To use the library settings again, apply the library rule to locations again. --- ## Delete a library-sourced rule Deleting is the only way to remove a library-sourced labor rule from the Applied rules tab. *Click steps to expand for additional information and images.* ****1)** Open the details panel** On the **Applied rules** tab, select the rule row. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-5Y0R193X.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****2)** Select Delete rule** Select the three-dot menu (⋮) in the panel, then select **Delete rule**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-WSLGSQI5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) ****3)** Select Delete** Select **Delete** to confirm. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-DBH863V3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T19%3A41%3A51Z&se=2026-10-28T20%3A41%3A51Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OYrLU4Vldhg%2FhWV4Lcu8ow6w7wNu8ekpVboqrEblD%2B8%3D) Learn more in [Delete a Labor Rule](/doc/docs/delete-a-labor-rule). --- ### FAQ #### Why does a library rule open in a read-only view? Library-sourced rules open read-only. To change the settings, customize the rule, which turns it into a custom rule once changed settings are saved. See [Rule Library Overview](/doc/docs/rule-library-overview). #### Does clearing every location delete the labor rule? No. The rule stays on the Applied rules tab with no locations and keeps its Library source. See [Delete a Labor Rule](/doc/docs/delete-a-labor-rule). #### How is a library-sourced rule removed from the Applied rules tab? Delete is the only way. Select the rule row, open the three-dot menu (⋮) in the details panel, and select **Delete rule**. See [Delete a Labor Rule](/doc/docs/delete-a-labor-rule). A set of settings for one rule type, such as overtime or break, that applies to the locations where it is in effect. Appears on the Applied rules tab with a Library or Custom source. Restaurant365 A restaurant or business site under a legal entity where operational and financial activity is tracked in R365. ## Related - [Apply Library Rules to Locations](/apply-library-rules-to-locations.md) - [Rule Library Overview](/rule-library-overview.md) - [Automatically Apply Rules to New Locations](/automatically-apply-rules-to-new-locations.md) - [Labor Rules Page](/labor-rules-page-1.md) - [Set up a New Location](/add-a-new-location.md)