Data Source Advanced Function Dialog Box

The components of the Data Source dialog box affect advanced functions.

The Data Source dialog box when defining advanced functions includes the following elements:

• Data Source: Select Calculated from the drop-down list. For more information on possible data sources refer to Data Source Dialog Box.
• Calculation: Select the type of calculation for your function from the drop-down list. For more information on possible data sources refer to Defining a Calculated Data Source.
• Test Button : Enables you to test the function you are defining for a category. For more information, refer to Testing a Function.

  Note:

  It is recommended that you test every function before saving it to the database.

• Permissions Button : Enables you to define the function's permissions to access system data. For more information, refer to Changing Function Permissions.
• Editor Button : Access the Advanced Functions Editor dialog box which enables you to easily create and edit advanced functions. For more information, refer to Using the Advanced Functions Editor.
• Save Button : Enables you to save the advanced vertical function for use in the future by clicking the Save button and entering a descriptive name.
• Load Button : Enables you to load a saved advanced vertical function to reuse for another category or cell, or to use as a template for the creation of new functions.
• Script: In this area, enter the body of the function. The function is comprised of JavaScript and of unique Primavera Portfolio Management syntax, as described in Advanced Function Syntax.
• Function Description: Enter a brief description of the function.