LCase() Function

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How to Use the LCase( ) Function in Report Custom Columns?

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create an expression that converts text to lowercase using the LCase function. This is useful for standardizing text display in grids and reports.

Accessing the Expression Designer:

• Open Sale Voucher or any document.

• Navigate to the "Setup Column Attributes".

• Here, you'll see a list of available columns that can be used to build expressions.

• Click on "Add/Edit Expression Columns" where you can write your expression using predefined functions.

Writing Your First Expression

• Every expression must start with the script header: '#@LSCRIPT

• Click the (+) Plus icon to create a new expression.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Expression Name – A unique name for your expression.

  • Expression Type – Choose either Text or Numeric depending on the expected output.

• Double-click the expression name to insert it into the editor.

• Define the expression using the syntax:

  • Expression Name = LCASE("ITEM_NAME")

This converts all characters in ITEM_NAME to lowercase.

• Save the expression.

• Scroll down and check the box to enable the expression in the grid.

• Save and proceed to check the effect.

• The column will now display all item names in lowercase.

• Any text already in lowercase remains unchanged.

Applying the Expression in a Report

• Navigate to the Reporting section.

• Open the Sales Register Detailed Report or any "Report".

• Go to Setup Column Attributes as you did earlier.

• Before adding the expression to the report, go to Other Settings.

• Ensure the Script Editor is set to VBScript.

• Click Save.

  • Note: VBScript is the default for new configurations but always verify this setting.

Adding and Using the Expression in the Report

• Return to "Setup Column Attribute" window.

• Click "Add/Edit Expression Columns".

• Every expression must start with the script header '#@LSCRIPT

• Click the (+) Plus icon to create a new expression.

• Fill in the required fields:

  • Expression Name – A unique name for your expression.

  • Expression Type – Choose either Text or Numeric depending on the expected output.

Creating a Simple LCASE() Expression

• Double-click your newly created expression to insert it into the script editor.

• Define the expression using the syntax:

  • Expression Name = LCASE("ITEM_NAME")

• Click Save.

• Scroll down and check the box to enable the column in the report.

• Save and proceed to check the effect.

• Refresh the report to view the final result.

Summary

• The LCase function standardizes text by converting it to lowercase.

• This is useful for case-insensitive matching, uniform display, and text normalization.

• You applied it to both data grids and reports.