Using Numerical Fields

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Explanation

Numerical fields are used for entering numerical values into the application. When entering values in numerical fields it's possible to enter formulas, e.g. make simple calculations.

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Procedure

The numerical fields can be edited by clicking inside the fields, or by moving the input focus to it by pressing the Tab key to get to it. Some fields are by design not updateable.

Editing Numerical Fields

All fields and columns, having the numerical format mask (numerical fields), can be edited using mathematical formulas. There are two possible ways to accomplish a mathematical operation:

1. Press the "=" key (equal) anywhere in the numerical field. An "=" sign will be placed at the very beginning of the field, letting you enter a formula. This "action" will also make the field length "unlimited" (if there is a limit) so longer formulas can be entered and evaluated. Once the formula is entered, validate the field by tabbing from it to another field.

   Example:

   will result in

2. The "=" sign can be left out but that will prevent you from entering longer formulas if there is a length limit (in most cases, there are no such limits on numerical fields)

   Example:

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Note: In order to have decimals in the result the formula must be entered with decimals. E.g. "1/3" will result in 0. Enter "1/3,0" to display the decimals in the result, e.g. 0,333333333333333333333.