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The Let Calculate Hot Code

The <LET: {CALCULATE}> hot code defines a variable as a result of a mathematical expression and re-uses it in the subsequent processing of the shortcut.

For more details on <LET> hot code, see the LET hot code topic.

Mathematical Expression

Mathematical expressions use the following operators:

Notes:

• The order of operators is the normal mathematical order. To give certain operator priority, enclose it with ()
  
  For example:
  <LET:result = {CALCULATE} 1 + 2 ^ 3 + 5> will give the result 14
  <LET:result = {CALCULATE} (1 + 2) ^ 3 + 5> will give the result 32
  <LET:result = {CALCULATE} (1 + 2) ^ (3 + 5)> will give the result 6561
  <LET:result = {CALCULATE} 1 + 2 ^ (3 + 5)> will give the result 257
• By default, fraction numbers have two (2) decimal points. You can change it to 1 or 3 or any other number using the Advance Options. See the "FormattingWholeNumber" and "FormattingDecimalPoint" settings in the "Settings" topic for more information.