Place operator

Operators are used to perform calculations within the data flow. Operators work with the values of the input data. The result of this calculation represents an output value and can be transferred to a further process step.

Place an operator in a data flow to perform calculations within the data flow.

Procedure

  1. Open the relevant model.

  2. Create or open a data flow.

  3. Click an operator.

  4. Click in the relevant position in the data flow.

  5. Connect the input parameters of the operator to a connection using the operator. You can only draw connections between permitted items. If a connection between two objects is not allowed by the method or the types are not compatible (type safety), a prohibitory sign is displayed.

  6. Connect the operator to the data flow object that is to further process the calculation or comparison results, for example.

You have placed an operator in the data flow.

Tip

If you already know the name of the operator you can enter its initial letters in the quick search box. As soon as the complete name is displayed you can place the operator in the data flow.