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Calculate
The Calculate element can arithmetically manipulate Variables, whereby the I/O remains unmodified.
Usage
This Flow Control element can apply standard arithmetic (+,-,*,/) onto a Variable. Furthermore, the modulo (%) and exponentiation (^) methods are implemented in Lua 5.1. Recall that a calculation of a Variable of type decimal and a Variable of type integer returns a decimal Variable.
To edit the formula fill in the Formula field in the Properties. Please note that Variables are called with cow.VariableName.
cow.VariableName = cow.VariableName + (any standard arithmetic symbol ) constant/cow.VariableName
Example
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 |  | The Variable is set up as an integer call factor with default value 2. |
 |  | The Calculate element displays the computation. Here are some examples given. |
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Parameters and I/O
| Input | Description |
|---|---|
| FirstInput | Input is passed along and triggers Calculate |
| Output | Description |
|---|---|
| FirstOutput | Output which is unmodified |