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User Defined Function Editor Properties

You can use the User Defined Function Editor to write a user defined function which you can call in dynamic formulas or other user defined functions. This topic describes the properties in the dialog box.

User Defined Function Editor

Function Name

Specify the name of the function.

Fields box

Server displays a list of fields that you can use in functions. They include the group, detail and aggregation objects in the current business view, and the dynamic formulas and aggregations that you have created in the report. Double-click a field to insert it into the editing box at the insertion point.

Functions box

Server displays a list of the Logi Report built-in functions and user defined functions that you can use in functions. Double-click a function to insert it into the editing box at the insertion point completely with its required syntax items (such as parentheses and commas).

Operators box

Server displays a list of operators that you can use in functions. Double-click an operator to insert it into the editing box at the insertion point.

Editing box

In this box, you can build and edit your function, using the methods:

  • Double-click an item in the Fields, Functions, or Operators boxe. Server inserts it in the function.
  • Type your function in the editing box directly.
  • Paste function text from the text document of other programs.

Check button Check button

Select to test the syntax of your function. If the syntax is incorrect, you have an opportunity to correct the errors.

Add Operators button Add Operators button

Select this button, and then select an operator to insert it in the editing box.

Color Converter button Color Converter button

Select this button, and then specify a color in the Select Color dialog box. Server inserts the HEX code of the color in the editing box.

OK

Select to create or update the function and exit the dialog box.

Cancel

Select to close the dialog box without saving any changes.

Help

Select to view information about the dialog box.

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