When using WPS Statistics Fields, the most common questions focus on calculation methods, field setup, and result display; this section covers 3 frequent questions and practical fixes.
FAQ
What calculation methods does a statistics field support?
- Right-click the statistics field title.
- Select Field Settings.
- Open the Calculation Method list.
- Choose from Sum, Count, Average, Maximum, Minimum, Distinct Values, Distinct Count, or String Concatenation.
Why does the statistics field not show the result I expect?
- Check whether you selected the correct data table and source field.
- Confirm that the linked field is already created and contains data that can be summarized.
- Check whether a condition is filtering out some records.
- Return to Field Settings and adjust the setup.
Can I change the configuration after creating a statistics field?
- Right-click the title of the statistics field.
- Select Field Settings.
- Update the source field, calculation method, or conditions.
- Review the refreshed result after the change.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Statistics Field | A field type in a data table that summarizes related records through aggregation. |
| Linked Field | A field that connects records or tables and provides the basis for statistics field aggregation. |
| Aggregation Condition | A filter condition used to include only matching records in the summary result. |