Expression Builder

The Expression Builder lets you specify a value by calculating an expression. This section describes the Expression Builder used in CSV and extract reports, schedules, and other places in Argos. For information on the similar Expression Wizard in the banded report editor, refer to the section on banded reports, since some of the functions work differently.

You can manually type in the expression, or use the various buttons to insert variables, function calls, and fields from the report query. Select the Add Function button to get a list of built-in Argos functions that are available for use.

This image shows the Expression Builder dialog box where you can create expressions. In this dialog, options for selecting functions, variables, database fields exist. Additionally, operators such as equals, less than, greater than, among others, exist which enable you to create complex expressions.

Use these Operators to help you build your expression.
Toolbar showing the =, < ,>, <>, <=, >=, +, -, *, and / operator buttions.

Icon Description
Add Function Use a function from the built-in library to help construct your expression.
Insert Variable Insert system variables or parameters.
Insert Field Insert a field from the report query.