NTI COMANAGE has four kinds of function properties. 

Count objects

This property will automatically count all instances of each type. Add the property to your object table and get an overview of how many instances are present of each type.

1. Add Property.
2. Select Function.
3. Select Type; Function properties are only applicable for Types.
4. Select Count objects as Function Type.
5. Give the property a name and Add.

Sum

This property will automatically sum the model data property and display it for the types. For example, if you select 'area' as the property, the object table will show the total area of all instances of each type.

1. Add Property.
2. Select Function.
3. Select Type; Function properties are only applicable for Types.
4. Select Sum as Function Type.
5. In the field Available Data, select a source parameter from the drop-down menu.
6. Give the property a name and Add.

Running number

Add running numbers to track, organize, and manage objects efficiently within your project. For example, distinct the running numbers by the source parameter 'Element Name' and group them by e.g. the classification parameter 'Type Code'.  

1. Add Property.
2. Select Function.
3. Select Type; Function properties are only applicable for Types.
4. Select Running Number as Function Type.
5. Select Digits
   1. Do you want the running number to consist of 1, 2, 3, or 4 digits (1, 01, 001, 0001)?
6. Distinct By (required)
   • In the Distinct By dropdown, select the property will distinguish each object from the others. 
7. Group By (optional)
   • In the Group By dropdown, select a property that  will group the distinct objects. 
8. Consider the Running Numbers to be editable
   • To manually edit the running numbers after they have been generated in the object table, check the box.
9. Give the property a name and Add.

💡Learn more about Runnig Number properties here.

Calculation

This function lets you build custom numeric expressions using existing numeric properties so you can control and compute values automatically.

How to set up a Calculation porperty

1. Add Property.
2. Select Function.
3. Select Type; Function properties are only applicable for Types.
4. Select Calculation as Function Type.

5. In the Expression Field you can:

   • Select from Operators: 

     • Multiplication (×), Division (÷), Addition (+), Subtraction (−)

   • Select from any of your own properties:

     • Function (Count and Sum)

     • Input

     • Model Data

       • Only numeric parameters from model data whose object type is Type or Type/Instance.

   • Type your user input (e.g. a number)

     • Only numbers, commas, dots, and parentheses are allowed in the expression.
     • Remember to press Enter to add your input to the formula.

6. Give the property a name and Add.

💡Learn more about Calculation properties here.

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