Summary and Formula columns

I've noticed that there is a significant performance degradation when I use Formula and/ or Summary columns in my reports. Is there anything I can do to minimize this effect other than performing as many calculations as possible in the database?

Hello Sean,
You could also trying coding your summary/formula column calculation logic in the SQL query you specify in your report. This way, you do not need to create any logic in the database side. Since only summary values are returned by the database backend, the performance might be better, due to the fact that the amount of data travelling on the network is reduced. On the flip side, doing this would result in a complex query string.
Thanks,
The Oracle Reports Team.

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Hi gurus,
Can any one of you please tell me, What is difference between Placeholder
column and Formula Column Functionally.
Any help is highly welcome.

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Hi,
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I have a numbers spreadsheet for tracking company data. I want to copy the format of the spreadsheet (rows, columns,and formulas) but have all of the data fields be blank for the new year. How do I do that?

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Place holder columns are used to hold a value and they are populated by formula columns and in the following places.
- the Before Report Trigger, if the placeholder is a report-level column
- a report-level formula column, if the placeholder is a report-level column
- a formula in the placeholder's group or a group below it
(the value is set once for each record of the group)
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How to display a Sum field for a formula column?

Hi,
I need to display a sum for a formula column at the end of report. for example: my formu_col=col_1-col_2
col_1 col_2 formu_col
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now i have sum(col_1) and sum(col_2), but i don't have sum(formu_col)
thanks

Hi
You may add a summary column in the same data group that you have sum(col_1) and sum(col_2). In that properties of the new column point the source as formu_col.
Hope this helps.
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Numbers' Functions and Formulas in Multiple Cells, Tables, and Sheets

Hello,
I'm stuck with specifics that center around usage, and I get the funny feeling I'm overlooking a simple detail or two.
If I may, here goes.
I'm working with a single spreadsheet that has several sheets within it, and each sheet has an identical table. Each table is used to record various data, and I use an additional table in a separate sheet to consolidate some of the information, so that I can track results, at a glimpse, by looking at averages, totals, etc.
Each data table is organized for consolidation by tracking wins, ties, or losses. It is important to know that each data table only records a single win, tie, or loss along with its other applicable data. And on the actual consolidation table I am trying to tally specific data fields by the use of Numbers' functions and formulas, yet I wish to keep these tallied results organized by the determining factor of whether or not they were gathered from a table that recorded a win, a table that recorded a tie, or a table with a loss.
To illustrate, each table contains data fields that record start time, finish time, elapsed time, the day of the week, etc. Let's say I have eight tables, and the first two are winning tables, three more are tables that record a tie, and the last three are losing tables. For example, on my consolidated data table I wish to enter a function and formula capturing which of the eight tables are wins, ties, and losses so that I can, at a glance, see how much time elapsed to obtain the wins, ties, and losses. So then, in this example, for wins I want to determine which of those wins took 20 minutes, or which of them took 15 minutes, etc. So then, out of the two wins, let's say both of them took 20 minutes each. I need the numeral 2 to be counted and recorded on the consolidation table since only two tables match the criteria. And I would do the same for all remaining data fields (e.g., start time, finish time, etc.). Just so long as everything is determined by wins, ties, and losses, and then organized by the respective data fields. Simply put, this example determines a total of two wins that meet the data field requirement of 20 minutes. Out of the eight tables (one table per sheet) any other wins would then be organized according to the specific data in the elapsed time data field on it's data table (e.g., 5 minutes, 15 minutes, etc.).
The exact syntax structure of the functions and formula I'm unsuccessfully using follows below. It only seems to return a result of 1, and I think it is returning this value from the IF Statements. By the way, the Win, Tie, or Loss cell in each data table is cell formatted as a pop-up so I can either select None or 1. But in this example I'm basing this on the time period of 20 minutes, and out of the eight data tables I have two wins which also record the time period as 20 minutes, so I should see 2 and not 1 in the 20 minutes column of the consolidated data table. Also, I tried changing the syntax where I would type "=1" in the IF Statements, but it returned a result of =1, and if I don't include the equals sign and quotation marks the result just shows up as 1.
My Syntax:
IF(Trade 1::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win', 1, IF(Trade 2::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 3::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 4::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 5::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 6::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 7::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(Trade 8::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Win',1, IF(COUNTIFS(Trade 1::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 2::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 3::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 4::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 5::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 6::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 7::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)', "=20m")+COUNTIFS(Trade 8::'Data Recorded (1)' '* Time in Trade (in minutes)'))))))))))
Please bear in mind that the COUNTIFS portion of the above syntax structure is something I'm already successfully using to count the totals of other things not mentioned above, and I'm hesitant to delete it since it already works to my satisfaction when I want to, for example, determine the total number of overall wins. So, just for illustration purposes, I might have an overall wins column in my consolidation table that records how many wins there are, regardless of organization by elapsed time, or any other data field. In other words, the COUNTIFS syntax structure already works to my satisfaction. I'm not sure if it's possible to alter it so that it isn't so long, but what's there does work just when counting total numbers, as just mentioned.
In summary, I'm wondering which function I can use with the COUNTIFS function to determine which of my eight data tables are winning tables, but break those wins down further based on criteria like elapsed time, and in the above example the time elapsed is 20 minutes. As you may see above, I'm unsuccessfully using the IF function. Finally, I've looked at the function browser descriptions of things like LOOKUP, HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, INTERSECT.RANGES, and a few others. And so far I haven't made good use of any of them the way I've done when I use the COUNTIFS function by itself when only counting overall totals. But now I must determine totals that meet certain criteria, as explained above.
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Thank you for your time and advice.
Blessings!
Message was edited by: solo68
Added image.

I'd like to edit the last paragraph of my second posting, but for some reason an entirely new posting is being created when I attempt to do this. So when reading this post, please use it to replace only the last paragraph of my second post containing the four inserted images.
Last paragraph begins:
In closing, I need each cell in each column of each row in my consolidation table to remain as is. I have my reasons for doing this, and they all serve a specific purpose. The only exception would be the formatting of the last three rows as footer rows. Most importantly, and I should have made this abundantly clear earlier, my apologies, I need a single function and formula in cell E7 of my consolidation table that will firstly determine which data tables are winning tables while secondly and simultaneously counting which of those winning tables have elapsed times of 20 minutes. Perhaps, now this better explains why my syntax is written the way it is written. In the example I provided, if the proper function and formula were written it would result as 2 in cell E7 in my consolidation table. If there is anything else specific you need of me in order to assist me, please request it. Thank you.
Last paragraph ends:
Additionally, to t quinn:
First off, thank you for returning to assist me. I really do appreciate your efforts. Please be aware that I'm avoiding going into details about each and every portion of my spreadsheet because I wish to avoid discussion that is off topic. As I stated earlier, I'm new to using these features of Numbers. My spreadsheet encompasses a much larger amount of data than I'm referring to in the example in my first post. But in my example I'm isolating just the information concerning what I'm now trying to accomplish to finish my spreadsheet project. Moreover, most of what I've done up to this point I was able to figure out on my own, or get help from watching videos on YouTube, or simply using the application help menu. Please be aware that I consulted all of these, repeatedly. I even contacted AppleCare, and was told this sort of support is not available. In spite of this, I've accomplished a great deal in my first large spreadsheet project. Please be aware that when I wrote my second post and specifically responded to you, I didn't want to be rude or ungrateful, and I still don't, but maybe the suggestions you and Hiroto made about gathering the count of wins, ties, and losses are something I've already done. I think I've done that separately. These counts are already in separate cells, and they are working fine. In my first post where I inserted only one image you can see examples of this in my consolidation table image, in cells B3 and E6. I apologize for not making this abundantly clear earlier. Furthermore, the portion of my syntax that shows the COUNTIFS is the exact way I accomplished this, and it is written the way it is written because I need separate sheets, each with their own data tables. Again, in cell E7 I need to determine which of the eight data tables that record wins are also recording 20 minutes, but I need this in a single function and formula with the result appearing only in cell E7. Once this is figured out I will adjust the syntax to do the same thing with every column (these are not shown but they exist) in my consolidation table for the last three footer rows, named Win Column Totals, Tie Column Totals, and Loss Column Totals. The last three rows being footer rows may not be necessary, and if so, I can convert them back to normal rows. Nonetheless, my consolidation table is counting the totals of all data in all data tables. This much I've already accomplished. Now I have one last function and formula I'm working on in order to determine which of the eight data tables record wins, ties, or losses while it simultaneously counts which of the wins, ties, or losses fall within certain categories like elapsed time, and this will be shown on my consolidation table only in the last three rows. Yes, I've gotten the total wins counted, and separately counted the total number of times 20 minutes was the elapsed time used, but so far, just looking at my consolidation table I don't know if the total number of times 20 minutes was used was with a win, tie, or loss. That's what I need to know now. Everything else is already accomplished. So then my consolidation table will show the totals for all data fields in my eight data tables as illustrated in cells B3 and E6. The last three rows of my consolidation table will break this down in a single function and formula with one row for wins, a second for ties, and a third for losses. And each of these respective last three rows will in the same function and formula determine if the win, tie, or loss also is one of the data fields in my eight data tables. How? By the use of columns in my consolidation table. Remember, each of my eight data tables are identical. In the example in my first post I only used one data field, elapsed time (Time in Trade), to illustrate in one column on my consolidation table what I'm trying to accomplish with all of the columns not shown in my consolidation table. Once this is figured out I can adjust it to complete the remainder of the consolidation table. Thank you, t quinn.
To all reading this and attempting to offer assistance, if for any reason I'm still not explaining myself clearly, please continue to ask me more specific questions. I realize it's hard to communicate this way, and if Apple allowed us to upload the actual spreadsheet it would make this entire forum a better place to communicate. But that's going off topic, so let's simply focus on the matter at hand. Thank you.
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bucket = to_char(sysdate-1, 'YYYYMM')
or bucket    = to_char(sysdate, 'YYYYMM')
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Formula Column in Matrix Report (Running Balance)

Hi all. I hope somebody can help me.
I am working on a matrix report using multi-query data models. The report has 2 groups in the horizontal axis and 3 groups in the vertical axis. The intersection is not just a single row but may consist of multiple rows.
My problem is this. I want to create a column in the intersection which is obtained by using a column value from the lowest group in the vertical axis and a summary column obtained from the rows of the intersection.
Here's what my report looks like:
2002 (accross)
2002(down) january february (accross)
January (down) payments balance payments balance
loan #1 10,000 500 9,000 200 8,800
500
loan #2 5,000 100 4,900 200 4,700
February
loan #3 3,500 0 3,500 50 3,450
loan #4 4,200 0 4,200 0 4,200
As you can see, the loans are grouped by month and year. And the payments are grouped for the month and year too.
The data model is :
For Query 1 (Vertical Axis),
1st group - Loan Yr
2nd group - Loan Mo
3rd group - Loan # and amount
For Query 2 (Horizontal Axis)
1st group - Payment Yr
2nd group - Payment Mo
Intersection Group - Payment Amount
My problem actually is how to compute for the running balance of the loan for each month in the horizontal axis. Ive already created a cross product summary to get the running total of the payments made for the month. I tried creating a formula column to for the running balance by subtracting it from the loan amount but i get the error "incompatible frequency"
I hope i have described my problem well and thanks for the help

The problem is that you're trying to reference dimension columns(loan Amount) in the calculation of matrix cell values. You can only reference other matrix cell values or cross product columns (summary, formula, placeholders) when calculating matrix cell values. Try moving the (loan Amount) column down to the matrix cell - something like:
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2nd group - G_LoanMonth(LoanMo)
3rd group - G_LoanNumber(Loan#)
For Query 2 (Horizontal Axis)
1st group - G_PaymentYear(PaymentYr)
2nd group - G_PaymentMonth(PaymentMo)
Intersecion /Detail Group - G_Details(PaymentAmount, LoanAmount)
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A running summary - CS_Payments:
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The total amount per loan - CS_TotalPayment:
- Product Order: G_LoanYear G_LoanMonth G_LoanNumber
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- Function: First
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The value of the loan after each payment - CF_Countdown:
- Product Order: G_LoanYear G_LoanMonth G_LoanNumber G_PaymentYear G_PaymentMonth
- PL/SQL Formula:
function CF_CountdownFormula return Number is
begin
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You can still have another "loan amount" as a dimension column - you just don't need to use it when calculating the values in the cell.

Formula column

Hi,everyone:
I am trying to create a formular column, which will be a sum of two columns from two different queries.
In the data model, I could not put this CF_1 in neither of the two queries, so I put it outside the two queries, which is supposed to report level formula column.
When I ran the report, the error message is:
REP -1517. Column 'CF_1' references column 'Sales1' which has imcompatible frequency.
I don't where I should put CF_1 in the data model.
Thanks.
null

All right Les,
Create a summary column CS_1 outside the queries.
Function: SUM
Source: Your 1st querys column (ex:
Reset At: Report
Likewise create another summary column CS_2 outside the queries.
Function: SUM
Source: Your 2nd querys column
Reset At: Report
Now create a formula column CF_1 which returns :CS_1 + :CS_2;
Create a layout field and have the source as :CF_1 and run the report.
Look this works for me with a simple example on EMP table. If you are not sure on where to place the layout field, then run a default layout (dont select :CS_1 and :CS_2 for display).
HOPE this works, otherwise send your email id- Ill send an example
null

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I am using Report Builder 6i.
My report has several Groups (shown below)(that are user created, ie. not created due to the query).
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------Group_Organiser2
------------Group_Organiser3
-------------------Group_Organiser4
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Currently the FC executes each time a row (that meets the grouping criteria, ie. 4 times for O1) is included in the group.
Hope this is enough information to solve this problem.
Eagerly waiting for any response...
Thank You.
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Thanx Aguero for your reply but sorry to say it does not solve my problem.
I really need to control the number of times the FC executes because if it executes too early (or too often) it does not count all the people below Organiser1, hence i need it to execute just before the value for Organiser1 changes.
This is my 'program logic' for the FC:
-depending on who(hence designation) is retrieved below Organiser1, increment the User Parameters(UP) :AC, :DC, :MOMM etc (which indicate/represent the various designations).
-then when Organiser1 is about to change, using the non-zero UP return an output of the form "AC: 1, DC: 3, MOMM: 2"; and also reset the UPs to 0 (zero).
So, you can see that if the FC executes too early (or too often), the UPs are reset too early.
To give an analogy, my requirement (for the FC) is similar to 'Reset At' property of Summary Columns; my FC needs to Reset At/Execute only when Organiser1 changes.
(Another problem with what Aguero has suggested is that Organiser1 values are retrieved from the database so i have no way of knowing who is going to be retrieved.)
Thank You.

Formula Columns ?

Hello Everyone,
I need to know how to get the sum of two column formulas (cf_win, cf_loses) on each row and the percentage of one particular column (win %). Here is an example of how the final report should look.
SITE WINS LOSES DECISIONS WIN %
A 10 5 15 67%
B 35 10 45 78%
C 8 2 10 80%
Totals 53 17 70 76%
Thanks
Richie

Hi Richard,
You can achieve this with summary column.
To get the sum of formula column, put a summary column outside the query group and select the "formula column" as source and "sum" as function in property inspector.
To calculate the % you can have a formula column again.
Hope this helps
Thanks
Oracle Reports Team

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c_table formula column
is this possible ...
i have such example in oracle apps reports
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Edited by: 797525 on Feb 20, 2012 9:31 PM

thanks sir,
iam not exactly saying select * from &c_table but some thing that like columns in select stmt also will be populated in user_parameters ,there are lot of table select.......from     mtl_demand md,     mtl_system_items msi,     mtl_txn_source_types     mtst,     mtl_item_locations loc     &C_source_from &C_from_cat
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else if :P_source_type_id = 6 then return(',MTL_GENERIC_DISPOSITIONS mdsp');
else if :P_source_type_id = 5 then
     if :C_source_where is null then
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     else
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     end if;
else if :P_source_type_id = 8 then return(',MTL_SALES_ORDERS mkts');
else if :P_source_type_id is null then
return(',MTL_SALES_ORDERS      mkts,
MTL_GENERIC_DISPOSITIONS mdsp,
GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS gl ');
else null;
end if; end if; end if; end if; end if; end if;
RETURN NULL; end;
this is forumula column i hope that you understand what iam saying
please help me in this regard....
thanking you...

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