Create an Expression

Use the Expression window (accessed from within the Expression Manager) to create a Stored Expression, which is accessible wherever an Expression is used in CSM.

When you create an Expression, you define:

• General properties: Name and description.
• Editor (Type): Aggregate, Case, Counter, Date/Time, Duration, Logical, Number, Text, or User/Customer Data.
• The Expression: Varies by type.

To create an Expression:

1. Open the Expression Manager.
2. Select a scope and subfolder (if needed).
3. Click the Create New button .
4. Define the general Expression properties:
   1. Name:

      Provide a display name to use within CSM (this property can be searched in CSM Item Managers).

   2. Description:

      Provide a description to use within CSM (this property can be searched in CSM Item Managers).

5. Select an Expression type from the Editor drop-down, and then define its properties:
   • Aggregate
   • Case
   • Counter
   • Date/Time
   • Duration
   • Logical
   • Number
   • Text
   • User/Data

6. Click OK.