---
title: "Software Step 3"
slug: "software-step-3"
tags: ["RBI", "PEI"]
updated: 2026-10-27T23:11:38Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:11:38Z
canonical: "ims-handbook.cenosco.com/software-step-3"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Software Step 3

## ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/SRBI%20(1).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)

Step 3 Start RBI Analysis and Assign DMs to Components:

Below is explained how to implement Step 3 in the Software. See also [](/v414/docs/methodology-step-1)[Methodology Step 3](/v414/docs/methodology-step-3).

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## Starting and RBI Analysis and Assigning DMs

To start a new RBI Analysis for a Component and assign DMs:

- Open the Component Details page (see [IMS Details Page](/v414/docs/ims-details-page-options)).
- Scroll down to the RBI Analyses section.
- Click **New Analysis**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-o87pslin.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)Scroll to the RBI Analyses section and click **New Analysis** to start an RBI Analysis.

- In the popup, select one or more of the listed DMs. Only the DMs identified in the [Component’s associated CL](/v414/docs/assigning-components-to-the-cl) are listed and available to be assigned (see [Step 2](/v414/docs/step-2-identify-threats-and-barriers-define-the-cl-1)).

Take Note

- For [PRVs](/v414/docs/pressure-relief-devices-rvrdvb) the DEMAND SCENARIOS are automatically assigned to the Component.

- Click **Save** when done.

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-u4p79jhg.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)Assign DMs to the Component. The list contains all DMs assigned to the Component’s associated CL.

DMs can also be [assigned via the Corrosion Loop](/v414/docs/assigning-dms-to-a-component).

## Starting an RBI Analysis when DMs already assigned

To start an RBI Analysis when DMs have already been assigned to the Component:

- Open the Component Details Page (see [IMS Details Page](/v414/docs/ims-details-page-options)).
- Click the *RBI assessment* icon in the page header; or

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-nmlqflem.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)Click the RBI icon to start an RBI Analysis.

- Alternatively, scroll to the RBI Analysis section and click the applicable DM hyperlink.

![A screenshot of a cell phone  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-r42cldfq.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)If a DM has already been assigned, click the DM hyperlink to go to the RBI assessment.

## Adding Additional DMs

To add additional DMs to a Component being analyzed:

- Click the **+/-** button on the assessment grid.

![A screenshot of a social media post  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-9nvmiumi.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)To add addition DMs to a Component, click the **+/-** button on the assessment grid.

- In the popup, select one or more of the listed DMs.
- Click **Save** when done.

## Changing Assigned DMs

To change the DM assigned to a Component being analyzed:

- Select the Component – DM combination to be changed.
- Click the *change* button on the assessment grid.

![A screenshot of a social media post  Description automatically generated](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/software-step-3-image-96kz6so8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T12%3A39%3A13Z&se=2026-10-28T13%3A39%3A13Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=G2mR9nAPOFlBBU1%2BRu2CxC%2BM5AeY%2BvAlmPsSmzwCJ3w%3D)To change the DM assigned to a Component, click the “change” button on the assessment grid.

- Select the new DM.
- Click **Save**.