The StepSettings

Each Step has parameters like an input-concept and/or an output-concept. To edit the parameters of the step, select the step and click "Show StepSettings" in the PopupMenu. The StepSettings are displayed in a tab at the left margin of the window. It contains of three components: one component for managing the loops, one for the parameters, and one for actions.

| Managing Loops: If the step is loopable then this component is displayed. You can change the number of loops in the left textfield. Confirm the changes with the right button "Change". To change the curent loopnumber use the right iterator-component.
| Table of parameters: The table in the middle displays the parameters of the step. If the step is loopable it displays only the parametersof the current loopnumber. We distinguish between input- and output-parameters. Output-parameters are rendered with a light yellow background. Optional parameters are indicated with a bold name. At least coordinated parameters are characterized by a light blue border. The table has two columns. The first column specifies the name and the second column contains the value(s) of the parameter. To edit a parameter click on the button in the second column or enter the text in the field. If you click on the button a dialog opens to give support in editing the parameter (e.g. a list of BaseAttributes).
| Actions: Following buttons are available: Show Groups(only available if the step has coordinated parameters), Valid, Save, Cancel and Close. "Show Groups" opens a dialog to see details for the coordinated parameters. "Valid"-button checks the validity of the parameter-values. "Save" the changes to the database. "Cancel": annules your last changes. "Close"-button removes the tab StepSettings.