This field is used to define the impact of the inter-criteria operators within the brackets.
From the moment that several criteria are defined and that an operator other than "And" has been introduced as one of these, it becomes important to check the contents of this field.
In fact, the system defines a default grouping, for each new criterion entered in the grid. According to the user requirements, the suggestion can either be satisfactory or require a modification.
Syntax rules for the "Criterion grouping" field:
1 / The number of closed and open brackets must correspond.
2 / All grouping expressions must contain a minimum of one start and end bracket.
3 / All criteria and operators entered in the grid must be identified in the grouping expression.
4/ It is prohibited to enter the same criterion number more than once.
5 / The criteria numbers must imperatively be entered in ascending order.