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| node to manipulate data that is passed to it. Calculate nodes have their own attributes, which can reference incoming data via expressions using one or more of the 115+ functions available in PhixFlow.For a worked example, see Calculate Action Configuration. Insert excerpt |
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Name | Enter the name for the action node. | Description | We recommend that you always enter a description to explain the purpose of this item. |
Output AttributesCalculate actions process data using expressions; see pages in the topic Expressions and PhixScripts. The grid contains a list of the expressions that the calculate action will perform. - To add a new expression, in the section toolbar click to open a new expression and set the properties.
- To edit an existing expression, double-click it in the list to open its properties.
- To remove an expression, select one and in the section toolbar click
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| . - To reorder an attribute, drag and drop the attribute into the desired position. Alternatively, double-click to open its properties and update the Order field.
- Click . PhixFlow opens the properties for a new calculate attribute.
Create New Output AttributeField | Description |
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Name | Enter the name of the calculate attribute. | Type | Select one of the data types: - String
- Bigstring
- Integer
- Float
- Decimal
- Date
- Datetime
- Graphic
- TrueFalse
- Structured Data
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| Order | Where the calculate action runs multiple expressions, enter a number to indicate the order in which this expression will be run. Remember that an expression that generates a value must run before any expression that uses the value. | Expression | Enter an expression. To work in a larger popup window, click Insert excerpt |
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The grid contains a list of the connection points that connect into this calculate node. - To add a new input connection point, in the section toolbar click and set the properties.
- To edit an existing connection point, double-click it in the list to open its properties.
- To remove a connection points, select one and in the section toolbar click
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For details about the Name, Type and Data Attributes properties of the input connection point, see Input Connection Points. AdvancedField | Description |
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