Chapter 9. Calculation Signatures

Calculation functions in FileMaker Pro are organized into categories, which makes it easier to find and remember how to use them. This chapter not only presents the calculation signatures, which are readily available through the calculation dialog as well, but also the data type returned, which is also useful to know.

Aggregate Functions

Aggregate functions apply to a group of fields, a set of related records, or repeating fields (see Table 9.1).

Table 9.1. Aggregate Functions

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Container Functions

You can use the Container functions to get information about a container’s contents, as well as to create thumbnails ...

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