Define a Text Expression

A Text expression displays a string of tokens and text. For example, use a Text expression to dynamically control the last edited text on the Incident form.

The following two formats can be used for link expressions:

• Links in expressions must be URL-encoded. Ensure you replace spaces with %20.
• Use a | (pipe) character as the delimiter between the link text and the URL.

  Example:

  Text before the link [LINK Click to Send Email|mailto:[email protected]?subject=Very Important Email&body=This email is of the utmost importance] text after link
  

  If the URL contains a | (pipe) character, ensure you replace the | with %7C.

To define a Text expression:

1. Create an expression.
2. In the Editor drop-down list, select Text.
   The Text Expression section opens.
3. Define the expression:
   1. (Optional) In the Expression field, provide the text to display before the expression (example: Last Edited).
   2. Select the Down arrow to open the Token Selector, and then select a value (example: Incident.LastModifiedDateTime).
      Right-click anywhere in the Expression field to access the Token Selector.

      The token displays in the Expression field.

   3. Select the After replacing tokens, evaluate the results as a calculation check box to display a calculated value instead of the defined numerical equation.
4. (Optional) Add additional text and tokens to the expression.
5. Select Save.