Renaming Template Elements

You can rename a template, its parameters, and its iteration variables.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
Adding Parameters to a Template

Rename a Template

You can change the template name.

  1. In the Graphical area, select the template title.
  2. In the Name box of the Properties tab, enter a new name.

The new name replaces the template title.

Rename a Parameter

You can change the name of a parameter even if the parameter is used in a template.

  1. In the Graphical area, select the template title.
  2. In the Parameters list of the Properties tab, select the parameter.
  3. In the Name box of the Parameter area, enter a new name.

All occurrences of the parameter in the Data tab and in the Graphical area are replaced by the new parameter name.

Tips:
  • If a parameter is used in a template, you cannot delete it.
  • If you add or delete a parameter from a template, think about editing the reports which are linked to this template.

Rename an Iteration Variable

You can change the name of an iteration variable even if the variable is used in a template.

  1. In the Graphical area, select the loop which has defined the iteration variable to be renamed.
  2. In the Variable box of the Properties tab, enter a name.

All occurrences of the variable in the Data tab and in the Graphical area are replaced by the new variable name.