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KimG
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4 years ago

If formula syntax for if field is blank

Hi I have a formula rich text field to help indicate if a number added in the "Measured" field next to it is within the desired criteria.  It looks like this: This is the example I f...
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MarkShnier__You
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4 years ago
Can you try changing the field properties for the [Measured] field to deselect (uncheck) to treat blank as zero.

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KimG's avatar
KimG
Qrew Cadet
4 years ago
Thanks for tip! So many little things to remember. I know I've probably noticed that option in the field settings before.  It works fine now.

Any suggestions for my secondary question regarding the syntax for my warning message to include both a color and pull the data from the other table?

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Kim Gardner
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  • MarkShnier__You's avatar
    MarkShnier__You
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    4 years ago
    Try this in a new formula to test.

    If([Moisture Content]>=[Abrasive - Moisture threshold of Current Incoming inspection],
       "<div style=\"color:white; background-color:#FF0000;\"> The sample is out of spec! It should be < "
     & ToText([Abrasive - Moisture threshold of Current Incoming inspection]*100) & "%" & "</div>",

    [Moisture Content]<[Abrasive - Moisture threshold of Current Incoming inspection],
      "Sample is within the acceptable range of <" &[Abrasive - Moisture threshold of Current Incoming inspection]*100 &"%",

    "The acceptable range is <" &[Abrasive - Moisture threshold of Current Incoming inspection]*100 &"%")


    ..... as for the null issue, I believe that Excel always treats a blank cell as a zero if you are doing mathematical operations but in Quickbase you get to choose whether a blank in a data entry numeric field means zero or a blank means null. 

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    Mark Shnier (YQC)
    Quick Base Solution Provider
    Your Quick Base Coach
    http://QuickBaseCoach.com
    mark.shnier@gmail.com
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    • KimG's avatar
      KimG
      Qrew Cadet
      4 years ago
      Yes! Thank you! It works.  I really appreciate the assistance.

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      Kim Gardner
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