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Add calculated fields to a report

This procedure demonstrates how to add a calculated field to a report.

The main purpose of calculated fields is to perform calculations over different data fields. To learn how to easily perform calculations within a single data field, refer to Adding totals to a report.

  1. To create a calculated field, in the Field List, right-click any item, and click Add Calculated Field.
    Calculate Field
  2. In the Field List, select the created field to show its properties in the Property Grid.
    Calculate Field
  3. Change the Field Type property setting to an appropriate value.
  4. To create an expression for the calculated field, first click the browse button (...) in the Expression section to open the Expression Editor.
    Create Expression

    You can also open this dialog by right-clicking a calculated field within the Field List and clicking Edit Expression on the shortcut menu.

  5. You can now perform any of the following operations:
    • Click Fields to see the field list.
    • Double-click field names to add them to the expression string.
    • Use the toolbar to add operators between field names.
  6. Click OK to save the expression and close the dialog box.
  7. Drag the calculated field from the Field List onto a control or a table cell.
    Calculate Field
  8. Switch to the Preview tab to view the with a calculated field.