I would like to propose the possibility to change for any existing parameter the type (e.g. for changing a real number into a string) without deleting the parameter and generating a new one.
Reason:
Especially in family table instances it is a very annoying thing if you want to change the type of one parameter which is used already in the family table.
Alternative:
If this is not possible or too difficult, then please allow to rename a parameter.
Current course of action with the current possibilities:
- generate a new temporary parameter with correct type but new name,
- insert the new parameter in the family table
and - copy the complete column of the original parameter into the column of the new parameter.
- After deleting the old parameter,
- make another new parameter with correct type AND name
- insert the new parameter in the family table
and - copy the complete column of the previous new ans temporary parameter into the column of the new parameter with the correct name.
Course of action with the idea implemented:
- change the type of the parameter
Course of action with the renaming alternative:
- generate a new parameter with correct type but new name,
- insert the new parameter in the family table
and - copy the complete column of the original parameter into the column of the new parameter.
- After deleting the old parameter,
- rename the new parameter to the original name
By counting the number of needed steps I think it is rather clear how much work will be saved!
