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Calculation Operators

Use operators to create custom field calculations.

• Using operators in your equation:

Use the following operators to create your calculation:

+  Addition

-  Subtraction

*  Multiplication

/  Division

(  Left Parenthesis

)  Right Parenthesis

Calculations are performed from left to right in the following order of precedence:

1.  Operations within parentheses

2.  Multiplication

3.  Division

4.  Addition

5.  Subtraction

Example 1:

[FIELDNAME1{YEAR}] *( [FIELDNAME2{YEAR}] + [FIELDNAME3{YEAR}] )

1. • Using the example above, the sum of FIELDNAME2 and FIELDNAME3 is multiplied by FIELDNAME1.

Example 2:

[FIELDNAME1{YEAR}] * [FIELDNAME2{YEAR}] + [FIELDNAME3{YEAR}]

1. • Using the example above, the FIELDNAME1 is multiplied by FIELDNAME2. The total is then added to FIELDNAME3.

• Specify your Data Period options for the calculation:

1. 1. Set your calculation year selection option.

   2. If necessary, change the Data Period.

• Add a field to the calculation:

1. 1. Select a field list from the Available Field Lists section.
      The selected list populates the Available Fields section.

   2. Select the field. Use the type-ahead or the alphabetize features to assist in locating items.

   3. Choose the appropriate Insert Position option.

   4. Click the Add Selection button.

• Add an operator to calculation:

1. 1. Choose the appropriate Insert Position option.

   2. Click the appropriate Operator.
      The operator is added to the equation.

• Add a numeric entry to calculation:

1. 1. Choose the appropriate Insert Position option.

   2. Enter the numeric value in the text box.

   3. Click the Add to Calculation button.
      The numeric value is added to the equation.

See Calculations for additional information.