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    If..Then.. function in a report

    I think this one should be straight forward, but i cannot find anything in the forum which directly addresses my request.

    Basically, i have two numerical fields in my report.

    field 1: Quantity
    field 2: Cost

    I wish to put in place a calculation which determines the cost depending on the quantity. e.g.

    0 - 999 = 100.00
    1000 - 3999 = 200.00
    4000 - 7999 = 300.00
    8000 - 11999 = 400.00
    12000 and above = 500.00

    Can anyone tell me how i can achieve this?

    As always, thanks in advance.

    Denis

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    Re: If..Then.. function in a report

    Code:
    case(Quantity<1000,100.00,Quantity<4000,200.00,Quantity<8000,300.00,Quantity<12000,400.00,.t.,500.00)
    The case statement uses the first true statement from the left. The last test is .t. which acts as a default if all the previous tests fail.
    Tim Kiebert
    Eagle Creek Citrus
    A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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      #3
      Re: If..Then.. function in a report

      Tim,

      Thank you for the speedy response. This bit of Alpha is new to me, can you tell me where the case statement should be placed.

      Thanks again.

      Denis

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        #4
        Re: If..Then.. function in a report

        Originally posted by den1s View Post
        Tim,

        Thank you for the speedy response. This bit of Alpha is new to me, can you tell me where the case statement should be placed.

        Thanks again.

        Denis
        Denis,

        with the report in design mode click the xy button on the main alpha toolbar. This opens the Calculated values dialog. Enter a new line containing "cost =" (no quotes) and the expression from the previous post. Or enter "cost =' and press f10 to invoke the expresion builder where you can build the expression. After entering press OK until you are back to the form design.

        Then from the drag drop list choose the newly created calculation and place it into the detail section of the report.
        Tim Kiebert
        Eagle Creek Citrus
        A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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          #5
          Re: If..Then.. function in a report

          Quick, Slick, Perfect!!!

          Thank you.

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            #6
            Re: If..Then.. function in a report

            Originally posted by den1s View Post
            Quick, Slick, Perfect!!!

            Thank you.
            Your welcome. The fact you are Alpha fiving hopefully means you don't need to be outside sand bagging your house. :)
            Tim Kiebert
            Eagle Creek Citrus
            A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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              #7
              Re: If..Then.. function in a report

              We were lucky in London as we escaped the worst of it. So far....

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