Configuration options for an event level metric type Formula
This table gives an overview of the configuration options for an event level metric type Formula:
| Configuration Field | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Result Type | Select output type:
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Determines how the result is displayed and aggregated. |
| Description | Optional text describing what the formula calculates. You can use maximum 20000 characters. The description is saved when the metric is saved. | |
| Input Type | Select input type using the tabs at the top of the data section: Process Metrics, Event Level Metrics, or Attributes. Hourly Rate and Number inputs are available as inline input fields below the formula box. | Only numeric and date-time attributes are supported; string attributes are excluded. |
| Mathematical Operators | Use +,−, ×, ÷, and parentheses () to build the formula | Example: (CycleTime × HourlyRate) / CaseCount |
| Editing | Edit, rearrange, or remove formula components | Chips represent each component; drag-and-drop is supported. Numeric chips support in-line editing. |
| Clear All | Clears all chips from input field | This action is not saved if the user closes the modal without saving. |
| Formula Validation | Real-time validation checks for syntax, operator placement, division by zero, and correct input types | Errors are shown as banners; the formula cannot be saved until valid. |