U.M. (Windows)

Creating a database file 2-19
Stored and unstored calculation results
You can have FileMaker Pro:
1 perform a calculation whenever the data that the calculation is based
on changes, and store the result in the calculated field (a stored result)
1 perform a calculation and display the result only when you need to
use the data—for example, to browse or print records—(an unstored,
or virtual, result)
In most cases, FileMaker Pro makes a field stored when you define the
field. You can change the storage type to unstored.
Keep these points in mind:
1 FileMaker Pro makes a calculated field unstored when its formula
refers to a global field, an unstored calculated field, a related field, or
a calculation that includes a summary field.
1 Stored results use more disk space. Unstored results take more time
to calculate.
¶ Return marker Inserts a paragraph return in a
text constant
"M.T.N.Trek¶Sporting¶
Equipment" returns
M.T.N. Trek
Sporting
Equipment
(The ¶ symbol must be
enclosed within the quotation
marks of the text constant).
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the Help menu, and then type:
E text operators
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the Help menu, and then type:
E calculation fields
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