You can add a rule for an application only if the application is already in the application list. If it is not in this list you should Add it to the list. You can add a rule only for an application that has Partially allowed status.
To add a rule for an application:
Select Options
Select Application
Highlight the application
Click Edit
In the drop down list, select Modify rules
You will see the list of all the rules the application has. Click New
Select the Event to which the rule applies. You can select the criteria for your rule in the Select Event window:
Local port
Time interval (available only in Outpost Firewall Pro. See Benefits of Outpost PRO)
Selecting a checkbox, in the Select Event window, adds its message to the Rules Description field. If a rule is listed as undefined, you should click on it and select one of its options.
Select an action for your rule in the Action field. It can be:
Allow it—Allows this communication.
Block it—Drops the packet. The source is not notified so it appears that the packet never arrived at the destination.
Report it—Displays a message box when a rule is triggered (available only in Outpost Firewall Pro. See Benefits of Outpost PRO).
Run application—Runs any application when a rule is triggered (available only in Outpost Firewall Pro. See Benefits of Outpost PRO)
Stateful Inspection — activates Stateful Inspection
Assign a name to the rule in the Rule Name field.
Click OK.