Details on Input Parameter


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Option

Description

Input parameter name

The name of the parameter as it has been referred to in the function or script.

Display name

The name of the parameter as you want it to be displayed to the end users.

Type

The input type, which can be Value, Column or Table. This defines whether the input parameter can be one or more columns, or just a single value.

Allowed data types

Specifies which data types are supported by this input parameter. Select the check box for all data types that you want to allow.

All

Click All to select all data types.

Numeric

Click Numeric to select all numeric data types.

None

Click None to clear all check boxes. Then select one or more data types to continue.

Description

Optional. Can contain more information about the input parameter.

Required parameter

Select this check box to make the parameter required when calling the function. If the check box is cleared, the parameter is optional and the function should be able to work without it.

See also:

What are Data Functions?

How to Use Data Functions