Examples—Data set methods in rule expressions
The examples use the following study object names:
- Study event—Visit1
- Form—Vitals
- Item—Pulse
- Data set—VitalSigns
Structure
You must use the following structure when you use a method in a rule expressions.
Structure for using a method in a rule expression
Structure for using a method in a rule expression |
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1—Name of the data set. 2—Name of the method. 3—Filtering information created when you provide a value for the parameter or parameters of the method. |
To use a method in a rule expression:
- Double-click the method.
If the method has one or more parameters, the Invoke Function dialog box appears.
- Drag a study object from the References tab to the Values field to define a value for each parameter.
Examples
The following table provides examples of rule expressions that you can use to obtain a subset of a data set. The examples use the study object names defined for the examples.
Examples of rule expressions that you can use to obtain a subset of a data set
Rule expression |
Returns a data set subset with data from.. |
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VitalSigns.StudyEvent(StudyEvents.Visit1) |
Visit1 only. |
VitalSigns.StudyEvent(StudyEvents.Visit1).Form(Forms.Vitals) |
The Vitals form in Visit1 only. |
VitalSigns.StudyEvent(StudyEvents.Visit1).Form(Forms.Vitals). Item(Items.Pulse) |
The Pulse item on the Vitals form in the Visit1 study event. |
VitalSigns.Form(Forms.Vitals) |
The Vitals form in any study event. |
VitalSigns.StudyEvent(StudyEvents.Visit1).Item(Items.Pulse) |
The Pulse item on any form in the Visit1 study event. |