The formatting functions are usedto change the value of an input name to a
new value that is part of the output name. Each function converts a single
input text to an output text. The formatting functions are executed in
order. Each next function takes the result of the previous function as
its input value. Some function require additional arguments, some just
operate on the input text.
The Format
name part window is used to
specify a single format functions. The window can be used and accessed
from various locations:
When configuring
name generation algorithms: To specify formatting functions, open the
Configure
name generation algorithmwindow
and select a method in the lower section and press Edit
or Add to create a new method. The Configure method of name generation algorithm
is shown. Select a name part
in the upper list and press the Add button in lower
section.
When configuring
the action Format variable value: Select the script action in the script
(lower left section of the project window). The properties of the action
show up in the lower right section of the project window. Double click
one of the properties or select menu option Actions,
Properties of variable actions.
In the Properties window, press the button Format
functions. The Format name specification window
is shown. Press the Add button.
The window contains a list with all of the available formatting functions.
When you select a function from the list, a Description of the function is shown at the bottom of
the window. Further, if the function requires arguments, you can specify
these in the Arguments section. At the top of the window, you can
specify a test input name. The result of the selected format function
is shown in the field Result.
