Using the Calculate Rule
Users can create Calculate rules that populate a numeric field by calculating its value based on other fields. For example, a Calculate rule can calculate a camp or conference’s total registration costs by multiplying the number of attendees and the registration fee (17 people at $130 each).
Calculations are limited to numeric fields.
This example has a form with three numeric fields:
- Number of attendees: a numeric field.
- Registration Fee: a numeric field with a predefined value of 150.
- Total: a numeric field where the total will be displayed.
Configuring the Calculate Rule
The calculation is defined using the embedded calculator. Use a mix of numeric field values, mathematical operators, and constants to define calculation rules.
Follow the steps below:
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Click the Rules tab.
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Click the Add (
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Select the Number of attendees from the If dropdown menu.
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Create the condition: Is greater than → Value → 0.
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Select Calculate from the Do dropdown menu.
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Select Total from the Choose a Field to Show the Result dropdown menu.
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Using the embedded calculator, enter (NumberofAttendees*RegistrationFee).
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Click Save when finished.
The Calculate Rule has been created.
