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Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist

A computed value prompt automatically calculates results based on other prompts in a checklist. This feature is useful for performing calculations like sums, differences, or percentages.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 1
    Step 1

    A computed value prompt automatically calculates results based on other prompts in a checklist. This feature is useful for performing calculations like sums, differences, or percentages.

  2. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 2
    Step 2

    Create a checklist and add at least two number prompt types. Then create one computed value prompt and click Configure Computed Value.

  3. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 3
    Step 3

    Choose an operator such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Select the first number prompt as the first variable.

  4. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 4
    Step 4

    Select the second number prompt as the second variable. Enter the operator followed by both prompt variable names separated by a comma within the parentheses.

  5. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 5
    Step 5

    Save the computed value configuration, then save the checklist. Attach the checklist to a job.

  6. Setting Up a Computed Value Prompt in a Checklist - step 6
    Step 6

    Enter values for the number prompts, such as 5 and 23. The computed value will automatically display the calculated result.

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