Understanding XML Editors

Filters, Datasets, and Calcs are defined as XML that is stored in the metadata database. XML editors provide a user interface for creating these definitions and have the same basic structure:

xml editor displaying the point filter and tree view panes

Image Number \| Element Name	Description
1 \|Tree View	Tree view provides a hierarchical view of the XML element. Click a tree-view folder icon to view summary information for the elements in the folder. The individual elements in the tree-view provide fields for defining the node. For example, selecting the START node in the tree view allows you to define its settings. Note: Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.
2 \| Summary Pane	The Summary Pane displays the content of the selected element, which may be overview data or fields for defining the selection. It also has a Create New button (for example, Create New Time Windows) to create a new element of the selected type.

Image Number | Element Name

Description

1 |Tree View

Tree view provides a hierarchical view of the XML element.
Click a tree-view folder icon to view summary information for the elements in the folder.
The individual elements in the tree-view provide fields for defining the node. For example, selecting the START node in the tree view allows you to define its settings.

Note: Required fields are marked with a red asterisk.

2 | Summary Pane

The Summary Pane displays the content of the selected element, which may be overview data or fields for defining the selection. It also has a Create New button (for example, Create New Time Windows) to create a new element of the selected type.