Math Forms
Field types and field attributes work together to define the values and operators that will be
used in a simple or complex arithmetic calculation.
Value Fields:
- Value- Display-only text on the form with a hidden value that can be used in the mathematical expression.
- Value Currency - A value field that is in currency units.
Math Fields:
- Math - Read-only edit box that allows addition, subtraction, multiplication of two or more fields. The calculation is displayed in real time on the form as the end user fills it out.
- Math Currency - Math field that returns the results in currency units.
Numeric - Input box that only allows end users to enter numeric values. The number entered by end
users can be used in Math Field expressions.
Drop list - Field attributes are used to set the value or currency value of each option in the drop list. The
selected value is used in Math Field expressions.
Checkbox - Field attributes are used to set the values returned from check box selections. The selected
value can be used in Math Field expressions.
Radio - Field attributes are used to set the values returned from the selected radio option. The selected
value can be used in the Math Field expressions.
Valid Operators - Math and Math Currency fields can use + (plus), - (minus) and * (multiplication)
operators in an expressions. Parenthesis can be used to create complex expressions, e.g. (a+b*c) + d
(e*f).
Configuring Credit Card Charges - If a Pay flow Pro account is being used to automate credit card
processing then the credit card charge must be configured.
- When the form is completed (all value, numeric and math fields have been created and attributes defined), click on the Configure Credit Card link in the Form Features section.
- Click on the User Selection radio option to select it.
- Select the Math Field that was used to calculate the grand total from the drop list.
- Click on the Save button.
- Click on the Close button.
- Publish the form
