Text field calculation

[Cy Dodimead]

I have a set a field to add up a number of other fields.
This works fine but also want that total in another
field. I set the calculation to =text35 in said field but
I end up with the figure repeated for some reason. What
have I done wrong?

 

[Graham Mayor]

It might help if you explained *exactly* what it is you have done - as your
question ,as it stands, does not make any sense.

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[Greg Maxey]

Cy,

Are you using form fields and is text35 the field holding the sum of the
other fields?

If yes, you can do this a number of ways.

You can use a REF field to repeat the contents of text35. Make sure text35
is set to calculate on exit. The REF field looks like this { REF text35 }
with the { } entered using CTRL+F9

or use your method of =text35 in another calculation field. Are you sure
the field you are using to repeat the information is designated a
calculation field? Again, make sure text35 field is set to calculate on
exit.

 

[Cy Dodimead]

REF field worked fine but here's the twist. I have set
the document to print only what is in the form fields. As
a REF field is not quite the same as a normal text field
it does not want to print out. I have had to change the
final field calculation so that it is just a sum exactley
like text35. That works fine and prints! Next question
though is how do I take two different referenced fields
(or copied calculation in my case)and subtract one from
the other. If I do =text55-text36 and set the number
format to £#,##0.00 I end up with a figure that is text55
multiplied by 2! Odd I know but can't seem to sort the
problem. How my explanation is ok?