Metrohm tiamo 2.4 (process analysis) - Manual (Page 46)

2.4 Formula editor
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tiamo 2.4 (for Process Analysis)
2.4 Formula editor
Dialog window: Formula editor
The formula editor serves as a support when entering formulas for result
calculation. It has an automatic syntax check, which is activated when
the formula is applied. The general rules of priority apply for the calcula-
tion operations.
The Formula editor dialog window contains the following elements:
￭ Input field
Entry of the calculation formula (see Chapter 2.4.1, page 30).
￭ Buttons
Buttons for the quick entry of operators, parentheses and brackets (see
Chapter 2.4.1, page 30).
￭ Variables
Selection of the variables available for the calculation formula (see
Chapter 2.4.3, page 33).
￭ Operators/functions
Selection of the operators and functions available for the calculation
formula (see Chapter 2.4.4.1, page 56).
￭ Description
Description of the selected variables, operators or functions.
2.4.1 Input field
Dialog window: Formula editor
The calculation formula is entered in the input field of the formula editor.
The following options are available for the entry:
Entry via keyboard
￭ Numbers
Numbers as well as mathematical functions can be entered directly via
the keyboard.
￭ Text
Text must be enclosed in quotation marks " (e.g. "my text").
￭ Variables
Variables must be entered and ended with an apostrophe ' (e.g.
'MV.my variable').
￭ Time
Time indications must always be made with the aid of the Time( )
function.