DynamicExpression

File Object Type

A Dynamic Expression contains formulas inside of a report.

With dynamic expressions, you can name values, perform calculations, and reference values inside of a report. Formulas are typed in like in a spreadsheet, but they appear in mathematic notation.

Dynamic Expression

Insert a dynamic expression:
  1. While inside a report or multiline cell, type in an equals sign.
  2. Type in the formula.
  3. Press the enter key.

Another option:

  1. While inside a report or multiline cell, select the insert tool.
  2. Select Dynamic Expression.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Type in the formula.
  5. Click OK.
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You can refer to this file object type in any formula, macro, module, or other script in Blockpad. You can use either its name or its full path:

  • To refer to it by name, use DynamicExpression (make sure the library Library.Docs.Objects is included with Include Libaries)
  • To refer to it by its full path, use Library.Docs.Objects.DynamicExpression

 

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