Editing the Configuration of a Scalar Element

1. Open the properties editor for the element.
2. Use the Name field to edit the element name.

3. Enter a unit into the Unit field.

   Each element except enumerations/mode groups can be assigned a unit. The unit is for documentation purposes only, and does not influence the functionality of the element.

4. Type a comment into the Comment field.

   The comment is displayed when documentation is generated for the component.

5. In the Kind combo box, assign the element kind.

   Here, you can define constants or system constants (see Kind of Elements and references therein).

   The list of available options is different for different elements. Input and Output, e.g., are only available for inputs and outputs of state machines.

6. Assign the element type in the Basic Type combo box.

   When you are editing an element of Enumeration or Mode Group type, the Component combo box is activated. It contains all enumerations/mode groups available in the database or workspace.

7. In the Scope field, determine the scope of the element.

8. In the Attributes area, set the following attributes for a local or exported element.

   Reference	This option is unavailable for scalar elements.
   Virtual	This option determines whether the element is virtual or not. The option is deactivated and read-only for enumerations.
   Dependent	This option determines whether a parameter is dependent or independent. The option is only available for parameters (enumerations and basic type Std_ReturnType excluded).
   Non-Volatile	This option determines whether the element is written to the volatile or non-volatile memory of the ECU. Data stored in the non-volatile memory of the ECU will not be overwritten upon initialization. The option is only available for variables. Note The sm state variable of a state machine cannot be edited in the properties editor. To assign the non-volatile attribute to this variable, open its context menu in the Outline tab, point to Settings and select Non-Volatile.
   Variants	This option determines whether variant handling is available for this element or not. The option is only available for parameters.
   Redundant	This option activates redundant data storage for the element. The option is available for local and exported variables and messages. Note Redundant and Non-volatile must not be activated simultaneously.

9. Specify external and – if applicable – internal access.
10. Specify calibration access.
11. Click OK to close the properties editor.

See also

Opening the Properties Editor

Editing the Configuration of a Characteristic Line/Map or Distribution

Editing the Configuration of an Array or Matrix

Kind of Elements

Editing the Element Scope

Scope of Elements

Specifying a Reference

Enabling or Disabling Elements

Editing the Calibration Access