Formula Reference
When creating formulas, you have the option of using either Crystal or Basic syntax. Almost any formula written with one syntax can be written with the other. Reports can contain formulas that use Basic syntax as well as formulas that use Crystal syntax, but a single formula can use only one syntax.
If you are familiar with Microsoft Visual Basic or other versions of Basic, then Basic syntax may be more familiar to you. In general, Basic syntax is similar to Visual Basic except that it has specific extensions to handle reporting.
For descriptions and examples of individual functions and operators, go to https://technicalsupport.businessobjects.com/ and search for cr8_formularef.zip.