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| − | * A01 is the ''variable'' for whether an account is a customer or supplier. | + | * [[REF:rprgva01|A01]] is the ''variable'' for whether an account is a customer or supplier. |
| − | * A02 is the ''variable'' for a customer or supplier code. | + | * [[REF:rprgva01|A02]] is the ''variable'' for a customer or supplier code. |
To produce a report for customer {{DataValue|ABC001}} you would need a ''range'' of: | To produce a report for customer {{DataValue|ABC001}} you would need a ''range'' of: | ||
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Contents
Summary
This article describes what a variable is and how they are used.
More Information
What are they?
Essentially, a variable is a substitution for dynamic information.
How are they used?
This information comes from your database (customers, suppliers, stock, vehicles, etc.) and is inserted into a report. The information can also be calculated from a collection of information (period balances, etc).
Example
- A01 is the variable for whether an account is a customer or supplier.
- A02 is the variable for a customer or supplier code.
To produce a report for customer 'ABC001' you would need a range of:
A01 = "S" AND A02 = "ABC001"
The variables 'A01' and 'A02' are substituted with the values from your customer database and then the range is tested. "=" indicates a comparison that tests whether two values match.
For a customer code of 'ABB001' the range would be evaluated as:
"S" = "S" AND "ABB001" = "ABC001"
This test would fail as the second comparison doesn't match.
For a customer code of 'ABC001' the range would be evaluated as:
"S" = "S" AND "ABC001" = "ABC001"
This test would pass as both comparisons match.
Where Used
- Sort Order
- Ranges
- Columns
