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Calculate x - y then if result is < 0, enter 0

Community Beginner ,
Jan 19, 2019 Jan 19, 2019

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Calculate x - y then if result is < 0, enter 0

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Community Expert , Jan 19, 2019 Jan 19, 2019

Use this code as the custom calculation script of your field:

var v1 = Number(this.getField("NetProfit").valueAsString);

var v2 = Number(this.getField("NetLoss").valueAsString);

event.value = Math.max(0, v1-v2);

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LEGEND ,
Jan 19, 2019 Jan 19, 2019

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I would start by searching the forums.

This action will require a custom JavaScript so the exact field names will be required.

Have you considered using the Math.max method?

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Will do - thanks

Judy

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Community Beginner ,
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This a a calculation

for a local tax form ( I work

with AARP)

I can do the subtraction -

But then if the amount is

less than 0 - they must enter 0

on the form.

I’ve searched the forums and

tried a few things they showed -

Still having problem - but will keep

trying

Thanks again

Judy

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If you post the actual field names we can help you with the code...

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Community Beginner ,
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Line 7 of the Local Tax Form says:

7. Total Taxable Net Profit (Subtract Line 6 from Line 5. If less than zero, enter zero) .

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I did the subtraction -

NetProfit - NetLoss

But don't know how to set the result (TotalTaxNP) to 0 if it is < 0

if NetLoss > NetProfit, then TotalTaxNP = 0

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Use this code as the custom calculation script of your field:

var v1 = Number(this.getField("NetProfit").valueAsString);

var v2 = Number(this.getField("NetLoss").valueAsString);

event.value = Math.max(0, v1-v2);

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It works! – am looking for the place to click ‘Correct’ -

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The script works - thank you so much

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