Key-value converter

Convert the value of the source to its corresponding parent value based on a table of key-value pairs. The key-value converter converts heterogeneous data, such as a color to value.

ValueMap editor

You can open the ValueMap editor by selecting
Edit
 next to the key-value converter in Advanced Dynamic Link Editor.
The the ValueMap editor includes:
Item
Description
A
Converter toolbar. Select
Add
 to add a row to the table, or
Delete
 to delete the selected row.
B
Data type selector.
C
Key-value table.

Properties

Property
Description
Mode
The direction of the dynamic link:
  • Read from the source node to the parent.
  • Write from the parent to the source node.
  • Read from the source node to the parent and write from the parent to the source node.

Source

A variable with a value corresponding to a key.
TIP: The first row defines the default value if no corresponding key is found. In the example, if the Key value is 10 and no corresponding line is found, the output value Monday is returned.

Output

The value associated with the key in the map.

Logical representation

Example of a logical conversion in the
Complex Dynamic Link Editor:
TIP: Select
Edit
  to open the ValueMap editor if necessary.
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