Function configuration

If the Backend-Service AI Services module is installed, the Function Configuration menu is available.

In the Function configuration menu, you can create your own external functions in addition to the standard functions.

Element

Description

Number of rules

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If Rules Extended is installed, external functions can be added.

Create External Function

Function name

Name of the function

Focus on Function

Type of rule:

Standard

Rules included in the scope of delivery

Custom

Created custom rules

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Configure External Function

Standard function types can not be edited.

Create external function

If the Backend-Service AI Services module is installed, the Function Configuration menu is available.

Prerequisite

Rules Management Expert or Rules Management Administrator role

Procedure

Create an external function with .
Enter the function.
- Name
  
  Enter the name of the function.
- Key
  
  Defines the unique key of the function. This key is used to identify the function in the rule definition.
- Description
  
  Enter a detailed description of the function.
Select Special parameters.

Select the values to which the function is to be applied.
- Measuring points
  
  The function is always applied to measuring points by default.
  
  This checkbox cannot be deactivated.
- Previous values
  
  To apply the function to Historical values , activate the checkbox.
- Calculated values
  
  To apply the function to Calculated values , activate the checkbox.
  
  Calculated values can just be enabled if Previous values are also enabled. Because calculated values are based on previous values.
Add additional parameters with " Add Parameter".
- Name
  
  Enter the parameter name.
- Key
  
  Enter the parameter key.
- Default value
  
  Enter the default value used in the rule as predefined.
  
  For other data types, first select the Type. Otherwise, the entered Default Value is deleted.
- Description
  
  Enter a description of the parameter.
- Type
  
  Select the data type of the parameter.
  
  String : Character string
  
  Number : Numeric value
  
  Checkbox : Selection field for enabling/disabling an option
  
  Radio button : Selection fields for multiple options
Save the parameters with Add.
- Add additional parameters with .
- Edit the parameters with .
- Delete the parameters with .
Save the function with Add.

Configure external function

If the Backend-Service AI Services module is installed, the Function Configuration menu is available.

Prerequisite

Rules Management Expert or Rules Management Administrator role

Procedure

Call up the *_Function configuration menu.
Configure the function with .
Change the name and Description.

All other settings cannot be changed.
Parameters cannot be added or deleted.
Expand parameter with .
Enter the Name and Description of the parameter.
Apply the changes with Save.

The function is saved with the modified data.