Applies To Version(s): 4
Overview
This knowledge base article provides you with everything you need to know about Calculated Values as Default Values on your ShareVision site.
Requirements/Dependencies
Before setting up calculated on your ShareVision site, you will need to
- Login with ShareVision Administrator permissions
- Have set up some lists and libraries in Site Administration
- Have developed a plan for the calculations you'd like to use on your ShareVision site
About
Calculated value supported as the default value allows a user to set a default calculation in a non-calculated column. The calculation entered would then be automatically completed when a new list item is entered.
Calculated Fields
There are an abundance of calculated field formulas that can be used on your ShareVision site; Date calculations, times, averaging of numbers, counting values, and comparing contents of two different columns are just a few examples of what can be done. Calculated fields can be a powerful tool to get the most out of your site and alleviate your workload down the line.
When you are working with formulas it is important to know exactly what is needed. If the formula is not entered correctly you will only be presented with an error message, the message will not tell you what the error is or how to fix it.
If you are interested in reading more about the types of calculations that can be used please check out this Microsoft Article: Calculated Field Formulas (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/office/developer/sharepoint-2010/bb862071(v=office.14))
How-to
- Login to ShareVision with a user account that has Site Administrator permissions.
- Select the gear in the upper right-hand corner and then select Site Administration:
- When prompted, enter your ShareVision Administrator username and password and select Sign In.
- In Site Administration, in the Lists and Libraries section, search for or create the list you'd like to add a calculated as default value column.
- Go to List Settings
