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    Calculated field with a Max $ value

    I have a form with a calculated field, but the calculated end result can't exceed $15.00. The first part (the calculated field) is no problem, the problem is making sure it does not go above $15.00.
    ie: I have 3 fields, Field 1 is "LABORTIME" Field 2 is "LABORCOST" Field 3 "SHOPSUPPLIES". LABORCOST is calculated by LABORTIME (Time * Rate). SHOPSUPPLIES are calculated from LABORCOST (LABORCOST*.0625) BUT...most not exceed the $15 max.

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    Try using an IIf() to test the calculation, return 15 if it's greater.
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    Thank you for responding. I have tried with IIF()'s, and a few other combinations with no luck. I've tried Expressions, VBA and probably even Macro's. I'm guessing that it is just the way that I'm writing the code. Expressions and VBA usually let you know when it's not correct. My option to get past the issue was to just have a MsgBox pop-up that tells you to "Enter 15" when the value is >15. But for some reason it won't let me change the value in the form field.

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    Code:
    =IIf ((LaborCost * 0.0625) > 15,15,LaborCost * 0.0625)
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    Excellent, thank you. Works perfect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RolandC View Post
    Excellent, thank you. Works perfect.
    If you put that as control source, you will not be able to modify that control.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RolandC View Post
    Thank you for responding. I have tried with IIF()'s, and a few other combinations with no luck. I've tried Expressions, VBA and probably even Macro's. I'm guessing that it is just the way that I'm writing the code.
    FYI, if you just say you've tried things without showing what you've tried, nobody can help you fix it.
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    Gotcha, Thanks for the help. Had it working correctly in about 2 minutes.

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    Understood, problem was I tried so many things I couldn't remember what I did and I didn't save any of them because they didn't work. It's all good now. Got the correct expression for the calculated field and it works perfect.

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