May
5
Taming the Elusive “Calculated Column” – Logic – Part 7
The “AND” function is similar to the “OR” function in that it will look at up to 30 different values for comparison, but it’s difference is that in order for the final “Result” to be “TRUE”, each and every condition must be true in the entire check or the end result will always be “FALSE”.
Apr
28
Finally: Dynamic charting in WSS, no code required! – Part 2
The script below, combined with such a list view, will plot a Google Chart showing those totals dynamically. The chart scale is automatically adjusted with the maximum value to be charted so it fits the designated size in the script. Once implemented, you can hide the list view web part so only the chart will render on the page. You can also play around with chart parameters within the script, to change chart type, style, size, colors or even build more complex charts. Take a look at the Google Chart API page for reference.
Apr
21
SharePoint Calculated Column formula generator
If you are a regular follower of this site, you know that I have a high regard for Christophe’s No Deployment Solutions at Path to SharePoint. I use his solutions in the live online workshops, especially when it comes to color coding lists and calendars.
Apr
11
JQuery for Everyone: Live Preview Pane
I recently discussed several improvements to the Preview Pane but Live Events, using event delegation, holds the greatest benefit. It also presents the greatest challenge to someone new to scripting. But first, I will “walk the script” and point out which parts do what so you can make your customizations as needed.
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Mar
25
Excel and the SharePoint Calculated Column
As I was putting together the Calculated Column module for the Excel and SharePoint live online workshop, I pinged Dessie Lunsford to see if he had any material I could use to show people how to generate formulas in Excel that could be transformed into a formula for a calculated column in SharePoint.
Mar
23
JQuery for Everyone: Evolution of the Preview
I receive a lot of great feedback from posting my code samples on EndUserSharePoint.com. The kudos and encouragement give me the energy to tackle new ideas and while responding to questions about some of my earliest examples.
For instance, the Preview Pane was a big hit. People loved hovering over something and watching the [...]
Mar
4
Free eBook download: Taming the Elusive Calculated Column – Using Logic in Formulas
Dessie Lunsford continues his work on the SharePoint calculated column in the latest eBook in the series, Taming the Elusive Calculated Column – Using Logic in Formulas. In this latest installment, we have wrapped up into one eBook package, the beginning steps of how to create logical formulas in SharePoint’s calculated column. Dessie walks through a step by step process explain in an extended deepdive how to get started with logical formulas.