4 formula editor, 1 input field, Formula editor – Metrohm tiamo 2.4 Manual User Manual

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2.4 Formula editor

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tiamo 2.4

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:

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Input field
Entry of the calculation formula (see Chapter 2.4.1, page 30).

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Buttons
Buttons for the quick entry of operators, parentheses and brackets (see
Chapter 2.4.1, page 30)
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Variables
Selection of the variables available for the calculation formula (see
Chapter 2.4.3, page 33)
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Operators/functions
Selection of the operators and functions available for the calculation
formula (see Chapter 2.4.4.1, page 56).

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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

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Numbers
Numbers as well as mathematical functions can be entered directly via
the keyboard.

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Text
Text must be enclosed in quotation marks " (e.g. "my text").

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Variables
Variables must be entered and ended with an apostrophe ' (e.g.
'MV.my variable').

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Time
Time indications must always be made with the aid of the Time( )
function.

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