Option 6.2. Test Items

About this task

Test Items tests a selected item to determine if its values test True for the values specified in an expression.

Procedure

  1. Insert a new or existing expression into the Expression Editor.

    ExampleA computer distributor may have one or more computer items with 17" monitors listed on a Bill of Materials (BOM).

    An expression can be written that enables you to test a selected computer item to determine if its BOM includes a17" monitor.

  2. Click Test Item.

    An Item ID dialog box opens.

  3. Select an item from the drop down list.
  4. Click OK.

    If the item:

    • Fulfills the expression criteria, a message notifies you the item matches the expression.
    • Does not fulfill the expression criteria, a message notifies you that the item does not match the expression.
  5. Click OK.

Results

The message closes and the Expression Editor displays.

Note: Expressions that are valid for Test Item should also be valid in List Items .