Define Calculations - the Calculation Definitions Tab

Complete the following steps to create a calculation definition.

Procedure

  1. On the Reports menu, select Define Calculations. The Define Calculations window opens. The Account Definition tab is open.
  2. Open the Calculation Definition tab.
  3. In the Calculation Account column, select the calculation account you want to define, for example CALCROI2. The name is displayed automatically. This account must exist in the account structure.
  4. In the Account Variable column, select the account variable you want the calculation account to base its value on, for example, INV. The name of the account variable is displayed automatically. Leave this column empty if you enter a calculation account to copy from in the Multiselect Copy From column.
  5. In the Period Variable column, select the period variable you want the calculation account to base its value on. Leave this column empty if you enter a calculation account to copy from in the Multiselect Copy From column.
  6. If you want a calculation account to contain the same value as another calculation account, enter the calculation account you want to copy from in the Multiselect Copy From column.