Interface options

Use the options in the Interface tab to specify some of the basic behavior of Analytics. From the Analytics main menu, select Tools > Options > Interface.

Include Filters in Field Lists

Select this option if you want logical fields, including filters, to appear in field lists. Logical fields are normally excluded from field lists. Because filters are actually implemented as logical fields, you can use this option to have filters appear in field lists so you can apply commands to them.

Warn Before Overwriting Files

Select this option if you want Analytics to display a confirmation dialog box before overwriting any of the following:

• fields in table layouts
• Analytics tables
• files, including Analytics data files (.fil)

If you turn this option off, Analytics overwrites fields, tables, and files without asking for confirmation.

You can also use the SET SAFETY command in a script or on the command line to turn this option on or off. By turning this option off, you can avoid interruptions while executing a script that is designed to overwrite existing fields, tables, or files.

If you change the setting using the Warn Before Overwriting Files checkbox, the change remains in effect until you specifically change it again. If you use the SET SAFETY command to change the setting, the change remains in effect for the duration of the Analytics session only.

Changes to this setting are recorded in the log using the following syntax:

SET SAFETY {ON|OFF}

Enable ACL Server integration

Select this option to enable the functions that allow you to connect to AX Server.

Disable auto complete in scripts

Select this option to turn off keyword auto-completion in the Script Editor. On-screen help for function parameters cannot be disabled.

Disable Script Syntax Check Before Commit Scripts

Select this option to turn off script syntax checking when committing scripts to the Robots app in Diligent One.

Beep(s) Upon Task Completion

This option indicates the number of beeps that sound when Analytics completes a task. Enter a number from 0 to 255. This option is especially useful if you expect a task to take a long time. The default is 0.

Changes to this setting are recorded in the log using the following syntax:

SET BEEP value

Use template in new scripts

Select this option to automatically populate new scripts with template or standard content. Provide the standard content in the text box immediately below the option. Whenever you create a new script, the content in the text box is automatically inserted at the top of the script. The inserted content is fully editable in the Script Editor.

For example, you could create template content that inserts a partially completed script header and paired SET SAFETY commands (OFF and ON).

COMMENT
***************************************
Description: Provide a brief description of what this script does.
Author: Name of script author
Created: Script creation date
Updated: Script modification date 
***************************************
END

COMMENT ** Fields, tables, and files are overwritten without requiring manual confirmation. **

SET SAFETY OFF

COMMENT ** Replace this comment with the body of the script. **

COMMENT ** Fields, tables, and files require manual confirmation to be overwritten. **

SET SAFETY ON