Displaying a predeclared global variable in another formula in Crytal9

[writchotte]

Here is the declaration in formula:

global numbervar RecCountTot;
RecCountTot := count({gsa_proc_tlib_list;1.alias});

This is where I am trying to use it in another formula:

global numbervar RecCountTot;
local numbervar iRecCount;
iRecCount := RecCountTot;
'Tape Library' & '(' & iRecCount & ')';

 

[GMcNamara]

What was your question?

 

[writchotte]

My question is Why doesnt this work?

 

[GMcNamara]

Describe where these formulas exist in the report. Also let us know if you are receiving an error or if you are getting the wrong result.

 

[writchotte]

The formula is used in a custom group. I know I get the correct value from the global variable in the declaring formula because I placed it in the report header and can see the number 2 (IE: for 2 records)

But when I try to show that value in the group formula it says 0.00

 

[GMcNamara]

If a global variable is set in the report header, it should maintain it's value throughout the whole report. I suspect that you are resetting the value somewhere.

Also, the local variable in your example is useless. You can use the global variable in it's place.

global numbervar RecCountTot;
'Tape Library' & '(' & RecCountTot & ')';

 

[writchotte]

Your suspicions are incorrect. These are the only two places the global is used.

Can someone please tell me why it is not showing the data.

 

[lbass]

Why are you even using variables? It looks like you just want a count to use in a string formula. You would be better off explaining what you are trying to do, I think. Are you trying to create a string that uses a count within groups or a count for the entire report? Why do you want it placed in a group header?

-LB