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If
Purpose 
Returns either result1 or result2, depending on the value of a test.
Format 
If(test;result1{;result2})
Parameters 
test - any numeric value or logical expression
result1 - expression or field name
result2 - expression or field name
Parameters in braces { } are optional.
Data type returned 
text, number, date, time, timestamp, container
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
If test is True (any non-zero numeric result), FileMaker Pro returns result1. If test is False (0), result2 is returned. If test is False, and no result2 is supplied, If returns an empty result. Test must be an expression that returns either a numeric or Boolean (True, False) result.
Notes 
If you have more than two possible results, consider using the Case function.
By default, if test refers to a field that doesn’t yet contain a value, If returns an empty result. To override this functionality, deselect the Do not evaluate if all referenced fields are empty checkbox.
Examples 
If ( Country = "USA" ; "US Tech Support" ; "International Tech Support" ) returns International Tech Support, if the Country field contains France or Japan. Returns US Tech Support if the Country field contains USA.
If ( State = "CA" ; Subtotal * CA Tax Rate ; 0 ) returns the tax if the purchaser is a resident of California; otherwise returns 0.
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