Working with Formulas (Report Builder)

Formulas are calculations performed on values in your report. Sometimes, they are referred to as expressions. A formula can contain functions, operators, constants, and references to fields or entities. You do not need to add an equals sign (=) to a formula in Report Builder because it is implicitly stated.

Formulas can look similar to any of the following:

  • Sum Line Total
  • 6+12
  • SUM(IF(Finished Goods Flag, "Finished", "Unfinished"))

In This Section

Topic Description

Creating a New Field (Report Builder)

Discusses how to create a new field and assign a formula.

Understanding Formulas (Report Builder)

Discusses how to create a formula.

Modifying Formulas (Report Builder)

Discusses how to manipulate formulas by aggregating, filtering, and removing duplicates.

Using Functions (Report Builder)

Discusses the functions available in Report Builder.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Add or Change a Formula (Report Builder)

Concepts

Working with Data (Report Builder)
Working with Literals in Formulas and Filters (Report Builder)

Other Resources

Define Formula Dialog Box

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance