How to Edit Data Functions

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 in 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.

Select Edit > 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 Available data functions list.

Click to select the function of interest in the Available data functions list.
Click Refresh.
Click Close.

To change settings for a saved data function in an analysis:

Select Edit > Data Function Properties.

Response: The Data Function Properties dialog is displayed and all data functions that have been executed in the analysis are shown in the Available data functions list.
Click to select the function of interest in the Available data functions list.
Click Edit Parameters.

Response: The Data Functions - 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 from the Insert menu again.

Response: The data function is updated using the new settings.

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If a newer version of the data function in the document is available in the library, you can sync to update the data function in the analysis with the changes in the library.

Select Edit > Data Functions Properties.
Click to select the function of interest in the Available data functions list.
Click Sync.
Click Close.

To remove a previously inserted data function from the analysis:

Select Edit > 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.) remain until you remove those manually.