You can create, modify and check the content of row rules in the Rule Contents dialog box. You can select functions and parameters from the lists or type them in the Rule text field.
Property | Description |
|---|---|
Conditional structure | The conditional structure applied to row rules is like the if-else statement in any programming language. |
Control | Lists the control functions you can apply. |
Math | Lists mathematical operations you can apply. |
String | Lists string operations that you can apply. |
Attribute | Lists attribute functions for getting data from the product database. Click Select to open a more extensive attribute list and click More to use advanced options. |
Value field functions | Lists value field functions that can calculate sums or counts of value fields of this template. Click Select to open a more extensive attribute list. |
Advanced options | Click Select to open a list of advanced options to apply to the formula. Type in the option you are searching for and use the arrows to scroll through the list. The Description provides some information about the advanced option, but click More to open the Tekla User Assistance site and learn more. |
Pre-defined rule | Apply a pre-defined rule to the row. Rules are stored in a pre-defined file (extension .pdr). The file is specified in the File Location preferences. These rules can be freely added (Store) and deleted (Remove). |
Rule | Functions and parameters appear in this text field. The maximum length of this field is 4000 characters. Modify the rule by cutting, copying and pasting text in the field itself. |
See also
Creating and saving a template row rule
Creating a template row rule with Rule Wizard
Adding comments to row rules and value field formulas in Template Editor
Conditional structure for row rules and formulas in Template Editor