Using the formula window

About this task

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:

  • Enter it directly into the small white area on the Hide When tab of a properties box.
  • Click Formula Window or Zoom to open a larger Formula Window.

To enter a formula in the small Formula window

Procedure

  1. Open a screen containing a Formula Window.
  2. Enter your formula in the Formula window. A check mark Checkmark that saves codeand an X X 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

Procedure

  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.

Results

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