UDT dynamic Template Item Field

Question

Referring to the new UDT functionality of 2023 R2, is it possible to parameterize with one or more internal variables the Item Name of a Derivate Template?
e.g. DBname.ARR[idx].ALARM where "idx" in the square brackets is the iterator.
I think this feature could be interesting in order to take full advantage of making the item name dynamic by instantiating it from a template, without the need to edit the json file.
Acting from scripting on the template Item field could perhaps be another way?
Many Thanks

rickard.norin · Accepted Answer

I do not think that it is possible today, but we have a few things brewing in the backlog that may be applicable. 
 First, our ambition is to support arrays which would take away the need to create individual members for something that is inherently a collection of attributes. 
 Secondly, we have a vaguely formed idea around design-time expressions that would enable a degree of dynamic configuration where members could pick up aspects of their parent, e.g. include the name of the parent in the description of a member without having to type that manually. This is still very much an early idea but one I'm very interested in.

UDT dynamic Template Item Field

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