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Custom Operator: Settings Tab

Use the Settings tab to configure settings that are common to all operators. The Custom Operator Settings tab includes the standard base operator properties. These settings correspond to the parameters found on the Properties palette in the Process Designer.

Target

Defines where the custom operator runs.

Target is a calculated expression

Indicates the target uses a calculated expression.

Target is Read-Only

Indicates the target is read-only and cannot be changed.

Run as Caller User

Indicates the operator runs as if it were the calling entity,

'Run as Caller User' is Read-Only

Indicates the operator runs as if it were the calling entity, but as read-only so that it cannot be changed.

Group

Specifies a group name for your custom operator. This setting is used as the title of the group or folder in the Operators palette. You can use the same group name for related custom operators so that they all appear under the same folder in the Operators palette. The Custom Operator Group configuration defines common parameters and values for custom operators in the group.

Display Name

Indicates the name that is shown in the Operators palette with the icon for your custom operator. The name should be short and based on the function of your operator. Display Name is also used to provide the initial value for the Name field on the Information page of the Operator Properties. You can use any combination of letters, digits, spaces, and underscore characters.

Custom Operator Pre-execution

Specifies any code that must be performed before the custom operator runs.

Custom Operator Post-execution

Specifies any code that must be performed after the custom operator runs.

Current Display Icon

Specifies the icon that represents the operator. By default, the icon of your custom operator is the icon of the base operator.