Editing Formulas

The Editing Formulas option can only be enabled for fields Result, 1st Expression, and 2nd Expression.

When enabled, the system displays a list of tables and respective fields, mnemonics, functions, formulas and constant that can be used in the maintenance of items of edited formula.

Procedures

Editing formulas:

1. By enabling Editing Formulas, the system displays the maintenance window, divided into the following areas:
Information folder (a)

It displays the folder containing necessary information to edit and alter a formula. listing:

(1) Files (Tables)/Fields

(2) Mnemonics

(3) Roles

(4) Formulas

(5) Constant

Content of information folder (b)

As soon as an option of area (a) is selected, the respective information/fields are displayed in this other area (b), allowing the selection or alteration of information.

Search options and results (c)

In this area, you can search the required information, and it will be modified according to the type of information selected in area (a).

2. Select the required options and enter the information according to field help instructions and this Help On-line.
3. Confirm it.

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Crossed Reference

It locates texts in fields of a given system table.