Configure Equation

Configure Equation

Perform the following steps to configure the equation:
  1. On the left navigation menu, drop-down the
    Configuration
     menu and click
    Function Setup
    .
  2. In the
    Equations
     tab, click
    Create Equation
    .
  3. In the
    Basic Details
     tab, set these parameters:
    • Equation Name
      : Provide the Equation Name.
    • Version
      : Provide the Version details.
    • Equation Description
      : Provide a description for the equation.
    • Equation Status
      : Select the required status from the drop-down list.
  4. Click
    Next
    .
    Basic Details
  5. In the
    Equation Details
     tab, provide the equation in the
    Enter the Equation below
     box.
  6. Click
    Validate
    .
    Validate Equation
    NOTE:
    When entering a valid equation in a single simple statement, the user needs to follow these guidelines to ensure clarity and correctness:
    • Use Standard Operators
      : Use standard mathematical operators such as + (addition), - (subtraction), * (multiplication), and / (division).
    • Use Parentheses for Clarity
      : Use parentheses () to indicate the order of operations and to clarify the intended grouping of terms.
    • Follow BODMAS/BIDMAS Rules
      : Ensure that the equation follows the BODMAS/BIDMAS rules, which dictate the order of operations: Brackets, Orders (exponents and roots), Division and Multiplication (from left to right), and Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
    • Use Variables and Constants
      : If the equation involve variables, use letters (for example, x, y) to represent them. Use numerical constants as needed.
    • Avoid Redundant Expression
      : Avoid expressions that always result in the same value, such as subtracting a variable from itself (for example, x - x) unless explicitly necessary.
    • Explicitly Specify Multiplication
      : Use the * symbol to denote multiplication explicitly. For example, write 2 * x instead of 2x to avoid confusion.
    • Use Careful Spacing
      : Use spaces to separate operators and operands, which improves readability.
    • Check Syntax
      : Ensure that the equation adheres to standard mathematical syntax. Incorrect syntax may result in misinterpretation.
    • Be Mindful of Domain Restrictions
      : If the equation involves variables, be aware of any domain restrictions on those variables (for example, avoiding division by zero).
    • Use Clear Notation
      : Write the equation using a clear and standard notation that is widely accepted.
    Follow these guidelines to ensure that the equations are clear, unambiguous, and correctly represent the mathematical relationships.
    Tooltip Guidelines:
    • Standard Operators
      : Uses standard operators like +, -, *.
    • Parentheses for Clarity
      : Uses parentheses to clarify the order of operations.
    • Order of Operation
      : Follows the BODMAS/BIDMAS rules.
    • Variables and Constants
      : Uses variables (x, y) and numerical constants.
    • Explicit Multiplication
      : Explicitly specifies multiplication (for example, 3×(x+4)).
    • Clear Notation
      : Written in a clear and standard mathematical notation.
    If the user having trouble while creating the equation, refer to Nerdamer (a symbolic math expression evaluator).
  7. In the pop-up dialog, the user can view the equation in the book format and click
    Confirm
    .
    Confirm Equation
    NOTE: If the validation is not successful, the following notification message is displayed:
  8. After successful validation, under
    Input Variables Details
     section, set the following parameters for each name:
    • Type
      : Select the required type (Variable or Constant) from the drop-down list.
    • Unit of Measure
      : Select the required Unit of Measure from the drop-down list. It is applicable for Variables only.
    • (Optional)
      Description
      : Provide a description for the name.
    • (Optional)
      Default Value
      : Provide a default value for the name and it is applicable for Constants only.
  9. Click
    Next
    .
    Input Variable Details
    NOTE:
    • Hover over the [] icon in the default value column to view the following tooltip:
      Default Value Tooltip
    • Hover over the [] icon in the top right corner of the dialog to view the guidelines for equation entry.
  10. In the
    Equation Validation
     tab, perform the following actions:
    • Provide the values to the input variables and click
      Test Function
      .
      The output value is displayed in the
      Calculated Output
       box.
    • Click
      Save
      .
      Test output
      "
      Equation is added successfully
      " message is displayed and the equation is added to the table.
Perform the following steps to edit the equation:
  1. Select the required equation checkbox from the table.
  2. Click
    Edit
     and edit the required fields.
  3. Click
    Save
    .
Perform the following steps to delete the equation:
  1. Select the required equation checkbox from the table.
  2. Click
    Delete
    .
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