2.5 Changing Variables and Formulae

2.5.1 Changing Calculated Lines

Calculation lines are blocked

There are several modifying options:

• Double-clicking on a numerical value. Select this option, if only this numerical value is to be changed (see above).
• Right mouse key - Modify line (see figure on the right) or Calculate - Calculate / modify line menu function if the formula is to be changed.
• Via the Toolbox (right).
• While editing, the calculation line and all its dependent lines are shown in red. Lines which are not calculated are marked with a "#".

BUTTON:

HOTKEY:

ALT-ENTER

MENU:

Calculate-Calculate/modify line

2.5.2 Changing Graphic Formulae

Recommended process for modifying graphic formulae:

Double-click on the formula (see figure on the right) opens the Graphic Formula Editor.

Single terms can be copied or moved using the clipboard (CTRL + C or CTRL + V).

BUTTON:

MENU:

Calculate-Graphic formula

2.5.3 Data Entry Wizard for changing Input Values

To simultaneously modify several entries the data entry wizard can be used. It automatically identifies the variables in a selected area. Additionally the first graphic in the selected area is shown. 

The Data Entry Wizard offers the user various benefits:

• Default values for an area are calculated automatically and centralized in a well arranged entry mask.
• When modifying several parameters, subsequent calculation is considerably faster as modifying individual calculated lines.
• The graphic illustrates the entries.
• Using calculation templates is virtually similar to using a software application.

Query of input values

Principle:
All values which are clearly recognized as being default values are displayed. These are entries with direct value assignments and the results of the Select functions (SEL).

Note: Select functions are only included in the dialogue if they depend on entries within the selected area. Otherwise there is no point in selecting various parameters, such as components, materials, etc., in the data entry wizard.

Call up:
The Automatic call up
The data entry wizard can be called up automatically during various actions:

• When pasting from the Template Explorer, from a reference project or from the review window. See Chapter 3.1 or Chapter 3.2.
• When copying and pasting via clipboard.

The automatic call up of the wizard can be activated or deactivated. This is done either in the dialogue (see illustration above) or in the Calculate menu - Input wizard.

The Manual call up is done

• Using the program menu Calculate - Data entry wizard - Start
• Using the Context menu (right mouse button). This appears when the cursor rests on a title or when an area is selected (see illustration to the right).
• Using the ALT+ENTER key combination, when several calculated lines are selected.

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