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Import Functions dialog box

The Import Functions dialog box allows you to import custom function plug-ins that you have created with the Function Plug-in Wizard. Once a custom function is imported, it behaves like any other function and can be used in metrics and other expressions, such as attribute form expressions, fact expressions, and so on.

For more information on the Function Plug-in Wizard and creating custom functions, see theFunctions Reference .

Before you use the Import Functions dialog box, you should:

  • Understand the purpose of custom functions

  • Understand the purpose of functions in expressions

  • Have created a custom function.

  • Know the location of the myFPhlp.dll, which is created by the Function Plug-in Wizard

For more information on these topics and functions in general, see the Functions Reference.

Import Functions dialog box contents

The Import Functions dialog box contains the following areas:

  • Function Package: allows you to select your function plug-in DLL, which you create when you build your custom function. Once a valid DLL is entered, the function library name and description are displayed.

  • Available functions: lists all the functions available in the selected function package. Select the functions to import, then Click > to move them to the Add these functions to project list.

  • Add these functions to project: displays the functions you have selected to be imported to MicroStrategy Developer from the Available functions list.

  • Functions already in the project: shows those functions already imported into MicroStrategy Developer from the selected function package.

Accessing the Import Functions dialog box

You must be logged in to a MicroStrategy project to access the Import Functions menu option.

  1. In the Folder List of MicroStrategy Developer, expand the Schema Objects folder.

  2. Select the Functions and Operators folder.

  3. From the Schema menu, choose Import Functions.

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