Specifies that the formula is to be evaluated before the database records are read.
Formulas are normally evaluated at the following times:
BeforeReadingRecords forces the formula to be evaluated before the program reads database records. When this function is used in a formula, the Formula Checker returns an error message if you attempt to include elements in the formula (database fields, groups, etc.) that must be evaluated at a later time (while reading or while printing records).
The following example is applicable to Crystal syntax:
Forces the formula (which contains no database or group fields), to be evaluated before reading records.
Note: If you try to include a database field or group in this formula, you will get an error message.
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