Assistant of Variable Editor

To specify the values of the variables, the user can use a special auxiliary Assistant window:

Assistant is used for quick insertion of functions’ names, records from the databases, variables already existing in the document, frequently used constant, etc. into the expressions of variables.

For convenience the contents of the Assistant is divided into several categories. The list of available categories is displayed in the upper part of the Assistant window in the Category: field. The contents of the category selected in the field Category is displayed in the lower part of the window. For example, on the picture to the right the list of standard mathematical function of the T-FLEX CAD is shown in the Assistant window. For each function there is a short description.

To insert a function (a link to a field in the database, an operation, a variable, etc.), the user needs to select a desired category in the Assistant window, then select a required line in the category contents list and finally press or Insert button. The item is inserted in the main window of the variables’ editor into the space corresponding to the position of the cursor before activating the Assistant window.

There are 5 categories in total - Functions, Operations, Variables, Databases, Constants, Favorites.

The Functions category displays a ready-made set of functions, divided into the following groups:

•Mathematical Functions

•Trigonometrical Functions

•Special Functions

•Convertation Functions

•Text Functions

•Database Functions

All available operations are displayed in the Operations category.

The Variables category displays all the variables used in the current document.

The Databases category displays all database fields used in the current document.

The Constants category displays constant values.

You can add your own groups to the Favorites category and fill them with the required item and comments. To do this, press in an empty space of the window and select Insert. In the window that appears, fill in the necessary fields and click OK.

To successfully create a record, you need to fill in at least two fields - Group and Item.

As a result, the corresponding group with the specified item and comment will appear in the Assistant.

When working in the variable editor, the Assistant window can be permanently on the screen.

See Also:

•Searching for Variables

•Hints in Variable Editor

•Diagnostics of Errors in Variables