- From: Erik Bruchez <erik@bruchez.org>
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:21:41 -0800
- To: XForms <public-xformsusers@w3.org>
- Message-ID: <CAAc0PEULeHeDotk5T-ok7xAjsn_CAZL8WiPJePxCcKxpM2c31A@mail.gmail.com>
All, I found that we already had some documented rules: [1] - `xf:var` elements are directly under the `xf:model` element - the variables are evaluated in the order in which they appear - they are visible from - `xf:bind` - `xf:submission` - nested actions - the view, when the given model is in scope (default, or with `model`) Evaluation: The variables are evaluated "as needed". Specifically, they need to be up to date: - before a rebuild if used by `xf:bind/@ref` - before a recalculate if used by other MIPs - before a refresh, if used in the view However, there is no requirement that they be recomputed specifically just before running an action. A model variable can use the `bind()` function, and an `xf:bind/@ref` can use a variable, but there is no dependency system mandated. The expectation is simply that model variables are re-evaluated if needed before a rebuild. After years of use of variables in `xf:model`, I think it is an obvious feature to have in the spec. -Erik [1] https://doc.orbeon.com/xforms/core/variables#variables-within-xf-model
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