Smart Edit
The Smart Edit Function provides a way to update multiple, contiguous numeric cells with a single mathematical operation (e.g. Multiply).
Rather than users needing to change multiple columns individually, Smart Edit enables the selection of a group of cells in one numeric column, and for a single operation to be applied on all the cells (based on each cell value).
important
If the proposed Smart Edit breaks a Cell Validation Rule then it will be prevented or display a warning as appropriate.
Smart Edit Operations
The following mathematical operations are available:
- Addition
- Subraction
- Multiplication
- Division
note
There is currently no provision for users to add their own Smart Edit operations via custom functions but this will be added in a forthcoming release.
UI Elements
Smart Edit includes the following UI Elements:
Popup - Allows you to perform a Smart Edit operation on selected cells. Will show what the new value for each selected cell will be and also whether any cell validation rules will be broken as a result of the Smart Edit.
Toolbar - Enables Smart Edit to be performed and to choose the Operation to use.
Tool Panel - Same as Toolbar above.
Context Menu -
Apply Smart Edit
Menu Item opens the Smart Edit popup (only visible if selected cells are editable, numeric and from on a single column).
Entitlements
Smart Edit Entitlement Rules:
Full: Everything is available to the User
Hidden: Everything is hidden from the User
ReadOnly: N/A
FAQ
What are the Smart Edit operations available?
Currently the main mathematical operations: Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide. More features will be added in future releases.
Can I use Smart Edit to bypass Cell Validation rules?
No, you cannot. Smart Edit is aware of all Cell Validation rules and will warn or prevent you as applicable when a rule is breached.
Can I run a Smart Edit across multiple columns if they are all numeric?
No, Smart Edit can only be used on a single column at at time. This is to ensure that all Cell Validation rules are adhered to.
My column contains strings in some cells and numbers in others. Can I use Smart Edit on the numeric cells?
No - primarily because many of the underlying grids wouldn't be able to accept the edit.
Can I create custom Smart Edit rules (e.g. to move by bps or other amounts)?
Not at present but the Smart Edit Toolbar will soon contain a range of very advanced, customisable and exciting Smart Edit features
Can I use Smart Edit to perform a bulk edit?
No, Smart Edit only updates existing cell values. Use the Bulk Update Function to replace an existing cell value with a new one entirely