To work with the tool in Foresight Analytics Platform 10, use the new interface.

Using Formulas

Formulas are expressions, by which data is transformed into another type.

Formula Structure

Any formula starts with an equality sign (=):

  1. The function from the list of built-in functions.

  2. Links to the cells: A1 and B2 return values contained in corresponding cells.

  3. Constants: numeric or text values entered directly to a formula, for example, 2 and 20.

  4. Operation characters: "+" is an addition character and "*" is a multiplication character.

It can be used in formula:

Constants

Operators

Cell references

A1 and R1C1 reference styles

Absolute and relative references

Built-in functions

Fore functions connected to report

Custom functions

Functions that use the PrxReport and MetabaseClass classes

Examples of formulas:

=12*B2+C3/2

=Abs(A0)

=Sum(K10:K15)+20

=B0+"Sheet2"!A1

NOTE. When exporting to the *.xls format, remember that Microsoft Excel does not support all functions. There are certain restrictions for function export.

Operations with Formulas

The following operations are available when working with formulas:

Create a formula

Edit formula

Set up cell indication.

Features of Formulas Use in the Web Application

The web application allows for only for creating and editing a formula directly in report data area cells. One can use constants, operators and cell references in a formula using manual cell address input.

to create, edit and view a formula, double-click the formula cell:

See also:

Getting Started with the Reports Tool in the Web Application | Working with Report Sheet | Formula Bar | Function Wizard | Correcting Links in Formulas