Working with Calculations

You can use a calculation in most places where you could also use a literal value or a variable. In those places, your process looks at a value and decides what to do based on the value. A process doesn't care how the value gets there: all that matters is what the value is. The value can be:

• A literal value that the user types into a text box, such as "Smith" or "123".

• The value of a variable, such as ApplicantNumber.

• The result of a calculation, such as CreditScore + YearsOnJob or the truth value of CreditScore > 700.

To create calculations, you use the Calculation Editor dialog box. The dialog box varies depending on the variable (data) type you are using in the calculation. However, the dialog box has similar features and works the same regardless of data type.

Related links:

Configuring Time Zone Settings

Understanding Boolean Expressions

Boolean Operators

The AND Operator

The OR Operator

Combining AND with OR

Comparison Operators in Calculations

Understanding Functions

Creating a Calculation

Creating Custom Calculations