PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW AND USER INTERFACE

Using the formula window
The Formula Window appears anywhere you can enter a formula outside of the Programmer's pane. When entering a formula in the Formula window, you can:
To enter a formula in the small Formula window

1. Open a screen containing a Formula Window.

2. Enter your formula in the Formula window. A check mark Checkmark that saves codeand an XX mark that cancels code changes appear next to the Formula window when you begin typing. Click the check mark to accept any changes you have made. Click the X to undo any changes made prior to clicking the check mark.

3. If you receive syntax error messages, edit the formula until the errors are corrected.

To enter a formula in the large Formula window

1. Open the properties box of a design element.

2. Select the Hide When tab.

3. Select Formula Window to display a larger Formula window.

4. To select @functions and fields from a list, select Formula Window, then select "Fields and Functions."

5. Type your formula.

6. Click Done.

7. If you receive syntax error messages, edit the formula until the errors are corrected.

To delete a formula, highlight the formula and press DEL.

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