Assigning Context and Result

The function can import a context and can return a result after processing. The context and result are optional in the event mode of operation.

Procedure

Open the function in the Object Manager panel.
Under the Detail section, choose the Signature tab.
The Signature tab page opens.
Assign a context.
You can add an existing data object, a new data object or multiple elements.
- Add an Existing Data Object
  1. Choose Add Existing Data Object button.
  2. In the Object Query dialog box that appears, select the data object and choose Select.
    The data object is added as the context.
- Add a New Data Object
  - Choose Add New Data Object Add New Data Object
    For more information, see Creating Data Objects
- Add Multiple Elements
  1. Choose Add New Data Object Add New Elements
  2. In the Create New Elements dialog box that appears, select the type from the type column.
  3. Select the element type, enter a name and choose Create button.
    The new element is added as the context.
Assign a result.
You can assign a default object, an existing data object or a new object.
- Select a Default Object
  1. Choose (Graphical Access).
  2. In the context menu, choose Default Objects and choose the data object type.
- Select an Existing Data Object
  1. Choose (Graphical Access).
  2. In the context menu, choose Select....
  3. In the Object Query dialog box that appears, select the data object.
    The data object is added as the result data object.
- Select a New Data Object
  1. Choose (Graphical Access).
  2. In the context menu, choose Create....
  3. In the Object Creation dialog box that appears, create the data object.
    For more information, see Creating Data Objects

More Information

Creating a Function

Assigning Top Expression

Setting Properties