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You create a calculated field for the Domain by writing an expression that computes a value based on the data in another column or columns. In order for the value to be coherent, all columns that appear in the expression for a calculated field must be from the same join tree. 

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   In the Field Name field, enter a short name for the calculated field.

   
   
   

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     This name becomes the ID of the field in the Domain. After, you can give the field a more meaningful label and full description.

     
     
     

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   In the Type field, select a datatype for the calculated field.

   
   
   

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     The expression you write must return a value of this type. Generally, this datatype matches the datatype of the columns in the expression—it is helpful to be familiar with the datatypes of columns in the data source.

     
     
     

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   In the Expression field, enter an expression to compute the value of the calculated field.

   
   
   

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     You write expressions in the Domain Expression Language

     
     
     

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     To insert a reference to the value of another column, expand the join-tree to find its table and double-click the column name. The column name appears in the expression at the cursor, qualified by its table name. You can also double-click a calculated field name to insert a reference to it in any expression.

     
     
     

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     Do not insert a column reference form from unjoined trees. The Domain Designer does not validate expressions as they are written, and the unjoined trees will not be valuable.

     
     
     

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   Click the Save Field button to save the new calculated field. To clear the calculated field editor without saving, click the Cancel button.

   
   
   

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   Cancel any input in the Calculated Field Editor.

   
   
   

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   In the Available Fields panel, double-click the name of the field you wish to edit.

   
   
   

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   Modify the contents of the Field Name, Type, or Expression fields.

   
   
   

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   Click the Save Field button to save the new definitions. To delete the calculated field from the Domain, click the Delete Field button. To cancel any changes, click the Cancel button.

   
   
   

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