From time to time I have come across something interesting in row level of data and I would like to give it a value in column, which would allow me to use it in analysis. I think I could do this with a Formula and using Row States with different colors / markers, but I think expanding the functionality of Name Selection In Column would be even more helpful.
Currently Name Selection In Column opens as Modal and will easily only allow using it once, to use it again you will have to reopen it. My suggestion is to change the functionality/add new functionality which would allow the Name Selection In Column used multiple times. Adding check box similar to some other platforms which have option of Keep Dialog Open would be most likely enough (with the removal of Modal).
I have made my own script to help me with this:
The script is definitely not perfect, but is enough for simple use:
Names Default To Here(1);
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If(
IsEmpty(Current Data Table()),
Caption("No current data table");
stop();
);
wList = Get Window List(Window) << Get Window Title();
If(Contains(wList, "Name Selections in Column"),
pos = Get Window(Current Data Table()) << Get Window Position;
size = Get Window(Current Data Table()) << Get Window Size;
cursize = Window("Name Selections in Column") << Get Window Size;
Window("Name Selections in Column") << Move Window(pos[1] + (size[1]-curSize[1]) / 2 , pos[2] + (size[2]-curSize[2]) / 2);
Window("Name Selections in Column") << Bring Window To Front;
stop();
);
//add indicator to show which datatable is being modified...
//window location,
//new column modal window location...
nw = New Window("Name Selections in Column", <<SHOW toolbars=""></SHOW>I have built an Add-in of the script which is attached (works only in Windows). It has an shortcut Ctrl+Shift+Space. The idea behind the shortcut is that if the window goes missing, you can use the shortcut to bring it to front and continue adding values.
If people feel like the Add-in is helpful, I can submit it for a review to File-Exchange/Add-ins.
