Difference between using a Rule in a Data Block vs. in the Layout below a Data Block

garioni_marco_ · 2025-03-28T10:27:35+00:00

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I would like to understand the difference between applying a Rule directly in a Data Block and using the same Rule in the Layout below a Data Block, as shown in the images.

("Conto Economico" is a generic Rule that is not related to the "Fatturato Lordo" cube, but it is used to illustrate the different ways a Rule can be applied.)

Can someone clarify how these two approaches affect calculations and data visualization?

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Edward

The latter (the rule as a separate block) can act on algorithm blocks not just cube blocks.

I believe the main reason for the two methods is that it's just a way to display the original cube/block value and the rule alongside it. Without having to reference the cube in this case twice (one with a rule applied and one without).

I think one issue you may have by applying the rule as a seperate block is being able to use it in calculations because of the order of operations that the dataview and board engine will carry out on the layout.

IE Cube>Algorithm>Rule>Nexel as an example. Would be the order of operation in which Board layers it's calculations.

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Edward

garioni_marco_

Hi Edward,

Thanks for your response! I hadn't thought about it that way, and it makes sense👍️