Calculated Name for Nodes Added to Viewpoints

Names for new nodes added to viewpoints can be calculated based on an expression to allow for the automatic generation of unique identifiers for nodes in a list or hierarchy. Calculated node names can be based on properties of a node or its hierarchy relationships. Calculated names may be overridden with a defined value and overrides can be cleared to return to a calculated value. If the properties or relationships of an added node are changed, a calculated name can be reset to force a recalculation of the name.

Node names can be calculated in the following situations:

  • Add a node interactively
  • Load a request file
  • Synchronize a node via a subscription

Business Benefit: Nodes in viewpoints can be automatically named based on other properties and relationships of a node. For example, a calculated node name may use a Sequence property, or the name of an ancestor node, or the combination of multiple Node data type properties.

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