# Data Collection Rules

### **The Usage Basic flow** <a href="#the-usage-basic-flow" id="the-usage-basic-flow"></a>

There are two main methods to add new applications, windows, and processes for tracking in the Process Intelligence platform’s data collection:

1. Define Applications and Data Collection Rules Yourself:
   * Navigate to `Admin Panel -> Configure Data Collection -> Track New Application`.
2. Use the Application Catalog:
   * Navigate to `Admin Panel -> Configure Data Collection -> View Application Catalog`.

After creating the rules, they are displayed in the list.

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Click **Data Collection Rules** to manage or edit each rule through the following options:

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For additional examples of Data Collection, see [Advanced Examples for Data Collection](/process-intelligence/data-collection/data-collection-rules/advanced-examples-for-data-collection.md).
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