Adding a row operation to a table

After creating a table, you can apply an operation, such as add, subtract, multiply, or divide, to the values of two items in a row. The results is copied to a target item in the same row.

A table can have many row operations, but the each field is limited to one operation. Once a row operation is set, it remains and can be modified, but not removed. To add a row operation to a table:
  1. Select the table.
    Note: Ensure the entire table is highlighted, rather than one specific label or field.
  2. Right-click and click Table Row Operation Wizard.
  3. From the Choose a Field list, select the item where the results of the row operation are stored. You can select the field where results are stored by either:
    • Clicking on a field listed in the popup. A list of items in the table is displayed.
    • Clicking An image of a hand icon. to select a field within the table. The Compute Wizard window shrinks so you can choose the items from the form. Select the item you want to use. Once all items are selected, the Compute Wizard window expands.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Select the fields and operators by either selecting the name from the dropdown list, or clicking the An image of a hand icon. icon.
    The operation you create is displayed under Resulting Operation: .
  6. Click Finish to set the row operator.
When the user enters information into the fields, the operation will compile the information and display results in the selected field.