Linear
Linear function multiplies or divides an input data source value by a defined Multiplier. An optional value (Addition) can also be added.
About group identifies the function.
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Name: function ID, initially defined by the function type.
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Description: function's purpose and role as defined by the user.
Input data source defines the input data source from which the data will be used in the function.
Linear function parameters are:
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Mode: linear function type.
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a: function multiplier.
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b: function addition.
Output formatting group defines the function output format.
Output format is the format of a modified value. more... opens additional formatting options:
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Decimal separator: character that marks the border between integral and fractional parts of a decimal numeral.
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Decimal places: number of places behind the decimal separator.
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Use 1000 separator: thousands separated or non-separated by a delimiter.
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Delimiter: character that separates the thousands from the rest of the numeral.
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Sample: preview of the formatted output value.
Example 38. Example:
Input value: 123
a: 2
b: 20
Output value: 2 * 123 + 20 = 266