How to create a computed measure using a mathematical calculation
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In Computed Measure, complete the following tasks, as shown in Figure 4-13. These tasks differ depending on the category and calculation type you select.
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In On level, select a level on which to apply the function. For example, select Product/PRODUCTLINE, which specifies that the function ranks the sales revenues and displays the rank values for each product line.
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Figure 4-13  
Choose OK. The Rank column displays the rank for each quarter, from highest to lowest revenue value in the cross tab, as shown in Figure 4-14.
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How to edit a computed measure
Right-click a measure. From the menu, choose Edit Computed Measure. Computed Measure appears. To modify the expression, continue as described in Using a mathematical calculation in a cross tab.
How to create a custom computed measure
Data Analyzer supports creating a custom computed measure to display in the cells of a cross-tab column.
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In Computed Measure, in Measure Label, type text for the label, which appears in the heading for the cross-tab column.
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Figure 4-15 shows an expression, which calculates a 25% profit from the sales revenue value.
Figure 4-15  
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If the expression is valid, a message appears stating the expression is valid.
To close the message, choose OK.
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Figure 4-16 displays the Profit column in the cross tab, using a currency format for the profit values.
Figure 4-16  

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