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Calculated Field Expression Dialog Box

Use the Calculated Field Expression dialog box to create the calculated field expression.

Contents

FieldDescription
Name

This field is read-only and displays the name of the field entered in the New Calculated Field dialog box.

Expression

Use this field to create the expression.

  • The expression may contain mathematical operators:

    • Add (+)
    • Subtract (-)
    • Multiply (\*)
    • Divide (/)
    • Group (( ))
  • The expression may contain any property from the Applies to Table field that has a numeric data type.

  • Mathematical operators are evaluated according to the normal rules of precedence:

    • Cobra performs grouping operations before multiplication and division operations.
    • Cobra performs multiplication and division operations before addition and subtraction operations.
Applies to Table

This field is read-only and displays the value selected in the New Calculated Field dialog box.

Data Type

Use this field to select the data type.

Your options are:

  • Integer
  • Decimal
Note: This field does not filter the fields displayed in the Fields dialog box. Cobra allows you to select integer and decimal data types; nullable data types will be supported in future releases.
Currency

This checkbox is currently not in use but will be required in future releases.

Fields

Click this button to display the Fields dialog box.

How to...

Create Calculated Fields

Display the Calculated Fields Dialog Box

Display the Calculated Field Expressions Dialog Box

Display the Fields Dialog Box

Display the New Calculated Field Dialog Box

Learn more about...

Calculated Fields Dialog Box

New Calculated Field Dialog Box

Fields Dialog Box

Considerations When Creating Field Names

Parent Topic:

Calculated Fields