Create Definitions With XML Editors

Filters, Datasets, and Calcs are defined as XML and stored in the metadata database. XML editors provide a user interface for creating these definitions and have the same basic structure. To access the XML editor from the data table click XML Editor on the row of the filter, dataset or calc you want to edit.

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 the 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.