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Expression Evaluator
Use expressions and variables to define data based on other information in your drawings or
in external databases.
Most places where you can enter an expression, you can use the Expression dialog box to
select from a list of available variables. You can combine expressions and variables to create
complex expressions.
Functions (page 1541)
Variables (page 1546)
Using Color in Expressions (page 1552)
Tips and Suggestions for the Expression Evaluator (page 1553)
Functions
Expressions can include many types of functions.
See also:
Variables (page 1546)
Arithmetic Functions
The expression evaluator supports the following arithmetic functions. The words
in italics can be replaced by an actual value or a variable.
DescriptionExpression
Returns the sum of all numbers.(+ number number [number] ...)
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