Reverse Rules and Data-Entry Simulation

A reverse rule is a rule which specific syntax enables the capability to trigger multiple data saving on several items.

Defining a Reverse Rule - Difference with Simple Rule

The Reverse Rule is recognized when the formula is preceded by the "pipe" symbol ( | ). Reverse Rules can coexist with simply Rule in the same Item Rule definition.

Let's consider the following sample :

As we input any figure for item [a] items [b],[c] and [e] are calculated and saved like a+1 and a+2 respectively.

This action is analogue to the following simple Rule  but data for items [b],[c] and [e] are calculated and visualized but not saved.

Note

We can have unlimited number of reverse calculations in the same item row

We can use reverse rules in combination with simple rules; simple rule must precede Reverse Rules.

Simple Rule prevails on Reverse Rule

Let's discuss the following sample :

The Saved Data in item [b] is equal to the double of [a] Data

The Visualized Data in  in item [b] is equal to the double of [c] Data

Attention ! There could be a misalignment between Saved Data and Visualized Data.

Reverse Rule Order affects the Data Calculation

The Reverse Rule are executed from left to right. These two Rules provides different results :

(rule 1)                                                                            (rule 2)

Rule 1 : If [a] = 10, then [b] is 20(the double of [a]) and then [c] is 40 (the double of [b])

Rule 2 : If [a] = 10, then [c] is 0([b] is still zero !) and then [b] is 20 (the double of [a])

Note

The result of the Rule calculation is visible after you click on the Save Data Icon unless the Screen property Data-Entry Simulation is activated. Refreshing the Screen resets the Data