Use this form to perform simple calculations in the modeling tree. The calculation result is stored in one of the product model's variables.
At the top of the form, you specify the variable that should receive a new value from the calculation. At the bottom, on the tab, you create an expression for the value calculation.
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Tabs
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Specify an expression that yields the value that should be assigned to the selected variable. The expression is built on several lines, each of which contains an operand and an operator. |
Buttons
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Check the code syntax. |
Fields
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Type a short description of what this simple node does. |
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Select the variable that should receive the calculation result.
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Select whether the operand specified on this line (that is, the content of the field) is a fixed value or a variable. |
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Specify an operand in the expression you are building. Depending on the choice made in the field, the operand can be either a fixed value or one of your product model's variables. If you specify a variable that is an array, please note that you need to select the specific array element you want, not just the name of the variable. When the field is set to , you can get a list of available variables (and array elements) by pressing the arrow button next to the field.
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Specify an operator that connects the current line with the next line - to form an expression (or part of a larger expression). The following operators are available (listed in order of operator precedence):
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