Create an expression for a condition event

Before you begin

For more information on how to build expressions, see the expressions editor.
Note: Each expression must evaluate to True or False (Boolean).

Procedure

  1. In the navigator, click Events.
  2. In the Folders list, select the resource type you want to work with.
    Tip: As more lists appear, select the appropriate resource until you find the one you want to work with.
  3. In the Displays panel, select an editor.
    The editor appears in the workspace, displaying the resource information.
  4. On the Condition Expressions tab, click Add.
    Tip: To permanently remove an expression from the event, select the expression, and then click Delete.
  5. To modify the name and description, click Edit. In the Name and Description fields, enter a name and description.
  6. Double-click expression functions, expression variables, and/or expression operators to add them to the Enter Expression field, and then enter user-defined values.
  7. Select the Latch Expression check box to latch the expression.
  8. Click Check Syntax to check the expression and condition for configuration errors.
  9. Click Test to evaluate the expression.
    The Test Expression dialog box appears.
  10. Click Evaluate.
  11. Click Close, and then click Save.