After a data function has been executed in an analysis, it is available for editing in the Data Functions Properties dialog. This is where you can change the input handlers, sync data functions with updates in the library, or refresh calculations if anything has changed.
To refresh a data function:
If you have inserted a data function into your analysis and the underlying data has been changed, you can update the calculation using the same settings as last time without needing to insert the data function again.
On the menu bar, click Data > Data functions properties.
Response: The Data Function Properties dialog is displayed and all data functions that have been executed in the analysis are shown in the Data functions in current analysis list.
Click to select the function of interest in the Data functions in current analysis list.
Click Refresh.
Click Close.
To change settings for a saved data function in an analysis:
On the menu bar, click Data > Data functions properties.
Response: The Data Function Properties dialog is displayed and all data functions that have been executed in the analysis are shown in the Data functions in current analysis list.
Click to select the function of interest in the Data functions in current analysis list.
Click Edit Parameters.
Response: The Edit Parameters dialog is displayed.
If desired, change whether to Refresh function automatically.
Change the Input parameter settings and click OK.
Comment: You cannot change the output parameter settings from here. If this is required, you must execute the data function again (e.g., using the Insert button in the Data Function Properties dialog).
Response: The data function is updated using the new settings.
Click Close.
To sync a data function with the library:
If a newer version of the data function in the document is available in the library, you can sync to update the data function in the analysis with the changes in the library.
On the menu bar, click Data > Data functions properties.
Click to select the function of interest in the Data functions in current analysis list.
Click Sync from Library.
Click Close.
To remove a previously inserted data function from the analysis:
On the menu bar, click Data > Data functions properties.
Click on the data function you wish to remove.
Click Delete.
Click Close.
Response: The data function is removed from the current document but any outputs that were added (columns, data tables, document properties, etc.) will remain until you remove those manually.