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Procedure documentationCreating a Value Range Expression Locate this document in the navigation structure

Procedure

  1. In the Object Manager panel, under the Detail section, choose the Assigned Objects tab.

  2. In the Assigned Objects tab page that appears, choose Expressions from the Type field and choose Create Object.

  3. In the Object Creation dialog box that appears, enter the following data:

    • Name

    • Short Text

    • Text

  4. Choose Value Range in the Type field.

  5. Choose Create & Navigate To Object.

    The value range expression appears in the Object Manager panel.

    Note Note

    If you choose Create the value range expression appears under the Assigned Objects tab.

    End of the note.
  6. Define the incoming parameter. You can choose an existing data object or a new data object as the incoming parameter.

    • Select an Existing Data Object

      1. Choose Graphical Access (Graphical Access).

      2. In the context menu, choose Select Context Data Object.

      3. In the Object Query dialog box that appears, select the data object and choose Select.

    • Create a New Data Object

      1. Choose Graphical Access (Graphical Access).

      2. In the context menu, choose Create Data Object and select the type of data object you want to create.

        More information: Creating Data Objects

    • Create a New Expression

      1. Choose Graphical Access (Graphical Access).

      2. In the context menu, choose Create Expression and select the type of expression you want to create.

        More Information: Creating Expressions

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  7. Under the Detail section, choose the comparator and enter the value for the incoming parameter.

  8. Assign the return value.

    • Select Data Object

      1. Choose Graphical Access (Graphical Access) next to Return Value.

      2. In the context menu, choose Select Data Object....

      3. In the Element Query dialog box that appears, select the element and choose Select.

    • Select Context Data Object

      1. Choose Graphical Access (Graphical Access) next to Return Value.

      2. In the context menu, choose   Select Context Data Object   Select Data Object...  .

      3. In the Element Query dialog box that appears, select the element and choose Select.

  9. Save the expression.