persist - Field persistence outside the task list

Description

The persist function allows the persistence of a field for calculations outside the task list. It must be written around the actual formula and must be the first function called in a formula.

Syntax

persist(...)

Arguments

The persist function does not take specific arguments but is applied around the desired calculation.

Return Types

The function returns the persisted result of the calculation, which can be used outside the task list.

Examples

persist(sumAll("Actual Costs", true))

persist(if(flavor("Category") == "Marketing", Costs, 0))

Notes

• Position in the formula: persist must be the first function in a formula.
• Usage: The function is particularly useful when results need to be processed outside the task list.
• Limitations: Cannot be used within nested formulas.