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Alias and formula syntax tables

Refer to the following tables when creating format specification files and editing data for formulas and aliases. For object syntax tables for process cells, unit modules, equipment modules, and control modules, refer to the appropriate section.

Table: Valid Field Values for Formulas

Field

Valid Values

Required for Import

description

As many as 255 characters using any keyboard characters.

No

recipe_name

34 characters or fewer. This string must contain at least one alphabetical character and can include the following characters: $, -, and _.

Yes

formula_name

64 characters or fewer. This string must contain at least one alphabetical character and can include the following characters: $, -, and _.

Yes

version

As many as 20 characters using any keyboard characters. This string is the Description field in the Properties dialog.

No

operator_can_download

T = Released

F = Not released

No

Parameter list

Depends on subtype

No

Note that for an import or export of a formula to succeed, batch parameters must already exist.

Table: Valid Field Values for Aliases

Field

Valid Values

Required for Import

description

As many as 255 characters using any keyboard characters.

No

unit_mod_class

Unit class name, which must already exist

Yes

area

Plant area name, which may be contain up to 16 characters

Yes

unit_mod_name

Unit module name, which must contain one alphabetical character and can have up to 16 characters

Yes

alias_name

Name of the alias being exported

Yes

alias_path

The path string configured for external reference parameters

No

ignore

Ignore this alias name

T or F

No