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Nesting Functions

Apply multiple functions to an active seriesThe first variable listed on a graph; all operations/functions will be applied to this series. by nesting functions.

ClosedPerform Nesting Functions

Toggle nesting of functions by doing one of the following:

  • Click Nesting of Functions on the Graph Settings toolbar
  • Go to Functions > Nesting
  • CTRL + ALT + F

The following is an example of nesting functions.

 

Example

Apply a 3-month moving average to a consumer price index and then apply a period-to-period percent change on top of the previous function.

  1. Open PCU@USECON by doing one of the following:
    • Navigate through the menus
    • ALT + D for USECON then N for PCU

    • ALT + N and enter PCU@USECON in the formula bar

  2. Apply a 3 month moving average:
    1. Open the Advanced Functions window by doing one of the following:
      • Click from the Graph Settings toolbar
      • Go to Functions > Advanced
      • ALT + F
    2. Select Level, Average and change the number of months to 3
    3. Click OK or ENTER

  3. Toggle nesting of functions by doing one of the following:
    • Click the nesting of functions button on the Graph Settings toolbar
    • Go to Functions > Nesting
    • CTRL + ALT + F
  4. Apply a period to period percent change:
    1. Go to Functions > Basic or click from the Graph Settings toolbar then select option 4
    2. F then 4

Nested functions is complete.