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Defining Function Fields

Function fields are defined in the same way that database fields are defined by using the Define Objects panel. You can access this panel by pressing F10 on the Edit Database Relations panel or by pressing F10 on the Display All Fields panel.

Because you can access the Display All Fields panel while editing an action diagram or device design, you can define function fields while performing other activities.

For more information on defining function fields, refer to this module, in the chapter, "Modifying Device Designs."

Function fields that require the specification of parameters are DRV, SUM, MIN, MAX, and CNT. The function field that requires an action diagram is DRV.

For more information on function fields, refer to this module, in the chapter, "Modifying Action Diagrams."