Editing an Algorithm

The Edit Algorithm tab is where you can change algorithm information such as name, working category and steps. Algorithms that are locked cannot be edited. Template generated algorithms that are using revision 1 are not open for editing. If you want to edit a template generated algorithm, you must create a new revision. The new revision will be open for editing except for the name. The name cannot be changed. Global algorithms can be edited from the globals tab or from the program details tab.

Note: If a change is made to a global algorithm, the change affects all programs that use the global algorithm. If a change only needs to be made to one particular program, create a local algorithm in the program and have the program reference the local algorithm instead of the global.

To Edit an Algorithm

1. On the Program Details tab, select the Algorithm you want to edit.

2. Double click or right click and select Edit. The Edit Algorithm tab opens with the details of the algorithm.

3. Make any changes.

To change the step order, you have two options:

• Option 1: Select a step in the Steps column, drag it to a new location in the list and drop it.

• Option 2: Select the step you want to move and click Change Step Order. A separate screen is displayed.

• The current step position is displayed at the top of the screen. Select where you want the step to be placed.
• Click OK. You will be returned to the Edit Algorithm tab. Your step should be placed where you chose.

To delete a step, select the step in the Steps column and then click Delete Step. You cannot delete the last step from an algorithm.

4. Click Save to save your work.

WARNING: Category Updates to Revisions

Category updates should not be done to a revision. All revisions of a variable should be at the same category level. Changing the category for only some of the revisions of a variable is not supported.