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Entering Formulas with EasyCalc

EasyCalc is a powerful, yet easy-to-use calculation notation based on the mathematical logic used by Hewlett-Packard calculators. EasyCalc lets you enter complex formulas to calculate journal entries, allocations, budgets and report balances.

   To enter an EasyCalc formula:

  E   Enter
  +   Addition
  -   Subtraction
  *   Multiplication
  /   Division

      Factor Operator Explanation
      A Enter Specify the first value A. Next, specify the operator Enter to separate the second value from the first.
      B * Specify the second value B. Next, specify the operator to perform the multiplication calculation.

   To enter a complex formula:

      Factor Operator Explanation
      A Enter Specify the first value A. Next, specify the operator Enter to separate the second value from the first.
      B + Specify the second value B. Next, specify the operator to perform the addition calculation with the value A.
      C * Specify the third value C. Next, specify the operator to perform the multiplication calculation with the sum of the values A and B.
      D Enter Specify the fourth value D. Next, specify the operator Enter to start the next calculation.
      G + Specify the fifth value G. Next, specify the operator to perform the addition calculation with the value D.
        / Specify the division operator to perform the final calculation.


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