Invoke Methods

Use this dialog box to set the input values for the variables or parameters of a method. You also invoke the method. An example of a parameter value is a signed integer or a DateTime value.

The Invoke Method dialog box supports three types of parameters:

The Parameter Type column of the Invoke Method dialog box indicates whether the parameter of the method is input, output, or both input and output. The value of an input parameter is displayed in the Input Value column. The value of an output parameter is displayed in the Output Value column.

To Invoke a Method

  1. Click in the field in the Input Value column for the parameter that you want to modify.

    The Set value dialog box is displayed.

  2. In the Value field, type the value that you want and click OK.

    The Set value dialog box is dismissed. The Invoke Method dialog box is displayed. The value you specified now appears in the field that you selected earlier.

  3. In each required input and output field, type the value that you want.

  4. Click Invoke Method.

    The return value as well as all output values are filled in automatically.

  5. When you have finished adding new values and invoking the method, click Close.

    The Invoke Method dialog box closes. The Instance Editor Window is displayed.