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    Sum

    Description

    The result of adding a set of numbers together to get a total value.

    Calculation Editor

    Options

    Input Parameter Values Input Values
    Only Rollup If Generic Criteria

    Input

    Input Input Values Required
    Input 1 (+ or - sign toggles when selected) Column or Literal ✔
    Input 2 (+ or - sign toggles when selected) Column or Literal

    Remarks

    • Although this is a Sum calculation, the operations are able to be switched to - signs by selecting them.
    • The Difference and Sum calculations are identical in nature and can be used interchangeably.

    Examples

    Example 1

    1. Input: Actual Amount (100), Sales Tax (7)
    2. Quick Calculations > Math > Sum
    3. Output: 107

    Example 2

    Data Access Studio lets you easily sum up multiple columns into a new totals column.

    To sum columns, multi-select the columns you need by clicking the column headers while holding down the CTRL or SHIFT keys.

    Right-click any column header in your selection, and select Quick Calculation > Math > Sum.

    Note: If your layout is grouped, the sum column will show totals for each summary line and grand totals as well.

    If you want to add a grand total at the bottom of the sum:

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