Adding Parameters

Parameters enable the user to dynamically control block calculation. They can also be used to set up consumer data filtering.

Aggregation block parameters can be added on the Parameters page in the aggregation block editing wizard:

Add a parameter

Edit parameter

Change parameters order

Delete parameter

Setting Up Parameter

A parameter can be set up in the Object Parameter Properties dialog box:

Specify:

  1. Name. A parameter name should be meaningful and explain parameter functionality.

  2. Identifier. A parameter identifier should be unique. An identifier should consist of Latin letters. It may contain numbers and underscore characters, and must start with a letter.

  3. Parameter Type. Select parameter type:

NOTE. Parameter type can be changed only on creating a parameter.

  1. Dictionary. Select the dictionary, which selection or alternative hierarchy is used as parameter values.

  2. Default Value. Select default parameter value.

See also:

Inserting and Setting Up Aggregation Blocks