Details on Data Function Properties


Once a data function has been executed  in an analysis it will be 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.

  1. Select Edit > Data Functions Properties.

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Option

Description

Data functions in current analysis

Lists all data functions that have been used in the current analysis. Note that if a previously used data function has been replaced by a subsequent data function and all outputs from the first data function has been removed, then the first data function will no longer remain in this list.

   Type

Allows you to sort data functions in current analysis by their type of function.

   Run Location
  

Allows you to sort data functions in current analysis by their network location, either locally or remotely.

Register New...

Opens the Register Data Functions dialog where you can register new data functions.

Insert...

Opens the Data Functions – Select Function dialog with already available data functions for you to select, edit and apply to your analysis.

Clone...

Opens the Register Data Functions where you can save additional copies of an already existing data function.

Edit Script...

Opens a dialog where you can edit the input  of the selected data function. The output can be changed here without executing the data function again.

Edit Parameters...

Opens a dialog where you can edit the input parameters of the selected data function. The output cannot be changed here. Execute the data function again if you need to change some output parameter settings.

Delete

Deletes the selected data function from the analysis.

Sync from Library

Makes the document use an updated version of the function definition if a newer version is available in the library.

Note that synchronizing is only possible for data functions that have been saved to the library and executed via Insert > Data Functions. The Sync button will be unavailable for data functions run from the Register Data Functions Dialog. If the analysis is expected to have a long life span, it is recommended to only keep saved data functions in the analysis, so that they can be updated.

Refresh

Refreshes the data function calculation, so that any changes to the input values are reflected in the output results.

Note: You need to click OK in the Data Functions Properties dialog to actually start the data refresh.

Save to Library

Opens the Save as Library Item dialog which allows you to save a selected data function to your library.

See also:

How to Edit Data Function Properties