The functions in dependencies as component formulas have the same functional scope as Dependencies as Formulas. With dependencies as component formulas, you can go a step further and describe dependencies between a product and one of its components.
Component formulas are available at product level for a product to which you have assigned a configurable component.
Dependencies as component 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 component 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.
In screen area Dependencies
, enter a new Component Formula
for a product at the topmost level.
Enter an ID and a description.
In the Component
field, select a component to which the formula should refer.
In the Explanation
field, enter a language-dependent text.
Enter a condition (If
field) and a formula (Then
field). Use the suggestion help.
Similar to Formula
, key word component
is also available in the suggestion help.
Use this word as a prefix of a characteristic in the component.
Example
If
RKT_EMAIL_ACCOUNT = "STD"
Then
component.RKT_MAIL_BOX_SIZE = "10"
component.RKT_MAIL_SPAM_FILTER = "N"
Check the syntax.
To use the dependency editor in the interactive configuration, set the status Released
.
Save your entries.