example of a formula in a text field

[Nortel2]

Is it possible to input an example of a formula in a text field?

For example:

          (To get abc - EFG)

HIJ=           KLM

thanks

[Niall_O_Donovan]

Hi,

Can you explain what you are looking for in more detail? Are you just looking to display the formula in the textField or are you trying to execute/calculate the formula?

Niall

Assure Dynamics

[Nortel2]

Just to display the formula (just an example for the customer to follow when inputting a value). No calculations involved

[Niall_O_Donovan]

Okay,

If you want static instructions to support a textfield, you could use a text object. You can type in the formula at design time. The advantage is that the user cannot interact/change this the formula.

Another option is to use the caption of the textfield object to show the formula.

You can also set up a null pattern in the textfield object, so that the formula appears if the user has not put in a value into the field.

Lastly, you can also use the textfield object to contain the formula, by going to the Object > Value palette and inputting the formula as the default value.

If you have a problem with any of these come back,

Niall

Assure Dynamics

[Nortel2]

Thanks Niall