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The Calculation Builder

Build a custom calculation for your analytics report

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Written by Holly Conrad Smith
Updated over 2 months ago

The calculation builder is where the magic happens! Create a completely customized calculation to help you track what makes or breaks your project.

Open the calculation builder:

Click the + next to a category name.

OR

Click new measure in analytics settings.

OR

Click the name of any existing calculation to edit it.

The calculation builder opens:

  1. Information

    Give the calculation a name

    Select its Unit of measure

    Determine the Precision

    Input a description

  2. Nominate properties, existing measures, category subtotals, or site areas

    Add as many components as you wish

  3. Build the formula

    Write an expression using the components and mathematical operators

  4. Determine the roll up operation

  5. Preview the calculation at the feature level

  6. Preview the rolled up calculation

  7. Use filters to pick which geometries to include in the calculation

  8. Adjust the appearance of the line item in your report

  9. Set quantity/rate (for exports)

  10. Delete the calculation

  11. Duplicate the calculation

  12. Save your changes

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