Calculated fields were introduced with Dynamics CRM 2015. The purpose of these fields is to provide automatically calculated field values based on other existing firm field values. Before version 2015, we used a lot of customization to generate this behavior. In addition, all change requests involved reaching out to the development team again and processing a change request, as well as the associated hoops.
Calculated fields bring the ease and usability found in Excel to Dynamics CRM. The process also does not require a developer anymore, and any Power user with permission to edit the system can create these fields. as well as rollup fields, which will be described next.
To create a calculated field, you create a field in a solution just like you would any other customization. On the Field properties form, look for the calculated or rollup definition. From the dropdown, select + Calculation. Once you make this selection, a rules definition window will pop up, as...