ChangeDimSelection

Syntax

ChangeDimSelectionResult ChangeDimSelection(DmId tDim, DmSelectionArg tArg)

Parameters

tDim. Opened dictionary instance moniker.

tArg. Parameters for changing selection.

Description

The ChangeDimSelection operation changes selection of dictionary elements.

Comments

This operation enables the user to change the selection of elements and get the summary information on the formed selection of dictionary elements. To execute the operation, in the tDim parameter specify the opened dictionary instance moniker and in the tArg parameter specify parameters for changing the selection. If the selection must be changed repeatedly within the same ChangeDimSelection operation, parameters of these changes can be specified recursively in the next field.

The operation results in the summary information about elements selection available in the selectionInfo field. Use the GetDimElements operation with appropriate parameters if it is required to get information about selection of each element.

Example

Various methods of using the operation are given in the following examples:

Example name

Complementing selection with elements of another selection

Changing selection of specified elements

Changing selection of elements on specified level

Selecting Group of Elements

Selecting elements in specified calendar period

Applying alternative hierarchy in selection

Gradual change of selection within one operation