Brian Dunning's FileMaker Custom Functions

RPN ( expression )

Evaluate an expression with Reverse Polish Notation

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  Sample input:
10 25 2 * + 40 +
  Sample output:
100

  Function definition: (Copy & paste into FileMaker's Edit Custom Function window)

This CF will allow you to evaluate an expression with Rerverse Polish Notation. Where entry detrmines order of operation, using a stack to push and pull from.

RPN input would be written : 10 25 2 * + 40 +
Infix input would be written : ((25 * 2) + 10) + 40

see also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_polish

 

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