How to create computed fields in composite datawindows

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Author: Eric Aling
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With composite datawindows, you can't use computed fields. The computed field menu-items and toolbar buttons are disabled. However, you are able to use 'standard computed fields' such as 'todays date' or 'current page of'. So, if you want to create a computed field of your own, first create a standard computed field i.e. todays date. Then, just doubleclick on it and voila, you can enter your own computed field expression. If this is a bug, I'm not sure.

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