A function takes zero or more parameters, performs some calculation, and then returns a single value. A wide range of functions are available to help you perform different tasks – these are listed in the table below. In addition, two specific functions, Data(name) and System(name) are also available, which return source table data and system metadata respectively — these are described [page here] Eightwire is generally case-insensitive. This means that you can write your expressions in uppercase, lowercase, or any combination, provided you spell things correctly. When providing function parameters for comparison/searching type activities, these will work no matter what their case, provided they are otherwise an exact match – pay attention to any spaces or other punctuation, these count when searching or comparing things.
