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).

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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
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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

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