Create formulas and functions

Do the following insert a formula or function directly into the design grid of the Layout Designer workspace.

In the design grid, select the area or region where the formula is to be inserted.

Select Insert
, then Formula
to open the

Formula

window. Formulas can be created using variables, functions, static amounts, or any combination of those items with the operator button.

Select Variables
to specify variables from the tree view.

Select Functions
to specify dates, range of date counts, and to define variables or other details for the selected function.

Select Validate
to check data for specific formatting by using custom regular expressions for the selected variable.

Use the Amount
field to define static amounts.

Select OK
to save and insert the formula into the selected check or form, and close the

Formula

window.

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