You can add a formula directly within a search. Some common reasons for using a formula in a search are to perform mathematical functions, check for and replace null values, or add conditional logic.
How to add a formula
To create a formula in a search:
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Start a new search, or choose an existing Answer to edit.
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Open the Data panel from the upper right corner if it is not open, and click the + icon next to Formulas. If the new Answer experience Beta (off by default) is off in your environment, click the more options icon in the upper-right side of the table, and select Add formula.
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Name and enter your formula in the Formula Editor. The new Formula Editor supports multi-line wrapping of long formulas. To continue the formula on a new line, press Enter or return on your keyboard.
Note: Formula elements are color-coded by type and can include the formula operators and functions (blue), the names of columns (purple), and/or constants (black). -
You can see a list of formula operators with examples by selecting the help icon ? in the upper right corner. If the new Answer experience Beta (off by default) is off in your environment, click Formula Assistant. Expand a category, such as Comparison, and click on a formula operator for a definition and example.
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To change what your formula returns, use the Advanced settings. Select the settings icon in the upper right corner. If the new Answer experience Beta (off by default) is off in your environment, select Settings. Depending on your formula, you may be able to change the following aspects:
- Data type: Determines the type of data that the formula generates. For example, use
date
for anadd_days
formula. - Measure or attribute: Determines if the output of the formula is a measure or an attribute. For example, choose
attribute
for a formula that generates age groups, and choosemeasure
for a formula that generates profit. - Aggregation: Determines the default aggregation of the formula output. For example, choose
min
to see minimum profit.
- Data type: Determines the type of data that the formula generates. For example, use
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Click Save. Name your formula, if you did not already name it.