You use formula dependencies to do the following:
Describe dependencies between different characteristics of an object
Calculate and set values
Restrict value ranges
Set default values
Dependencies as formulas are made up of two entry areas: a formula and a condition. In the condition part (If
field), you enter the conditions under which the formula is to be applied.
You can make it easier to enter the syntax for the formula part and the condition part by using the Suggest
button. You can then test the syntax that was entered by using the Check Syntax
button.
Note
Characteristics with multiple values can lead to unexpected conflicts. For example, if a multiple-value characteristic (mvChar) has values "red" and "green", the conditions mvChar = "red" and mvChar <> "red" are both met, even though the conditions seem to be exclusionary.
In screen area Dependencies
, enter a new Formula
for a product, component, or class.
Enter an ID and a description.
In the Explanation
, enter a language-dependent text.
Enter a condition (If
field) and a formula (Then
field). Use the suggestion help.
Check the syntax.
To use the dependency editor in the interactive configuration, set the status Released
.
Save your entries.
If
COLOR <> 'black'.
Then
MODEL = 'Standard'
In the configuration, if you select a color other than black, the system automatically selects model "Standard".