Edit Expression dialog box

Edit Expression dialog box

This dialog box appears so you can specify which expressions you want to monitor with the Data Viewer.

To specify an expression:

1.

Select the database file containing the expression.

2.

Build or edit the expression you want to monitor.

To add a

Do this

Reference to a field

In the field list, double-click a field name.

To display field names from another table, choose a table from the table list.

Mathematical or text operator

Type an operator.

Comparison or logical operator

For Operators, click a button or double-click an operator from the list.

Constant value

Type the value.

Function

In the functions list, double-click a function. In the formula box, replace the placeholder parameter with a value or expression.

3.

Click Evaluate Now to display the results of an expression, or click Monitor to add the expression to the Data Viewer and close the Edit Expression dialog box.

Related topics

Using the Data Viewer (FileMaker Pro Advanced)

To add a	Do this
Reference to a field	In the field list, double-click a field name. To display field names from another table, choose a table from the table list.
Mathematical or text operator	Type an operator.
Comparison or logical operator	For Operators, click a button or double-click an operator from the list.
Constant value	Type the value.
Function	In the functions list, double-click a function. In the formula box, replace the placeholder parameter with a value or expression.

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