While configuring your Trigger 'Done String Formula', you may encounter some errors within the string syntax.  This will prevent the Trigger from behaving the way you intended it to.  This page will help you diagnose various errors within your string. 

To get started, you will need to view the All Event Records Listbox, and select the Event that you are interested in. 

Once you have the Event Record Form open, you can analyze the 'Formula Debugger' section to see any possible issues.

For an extensive reference of Syntax information please read Trigger Syntax.

Formula Debugger

Variable Results

This window displays the results, or lack of results, of all the variables that were defined in the Trigger.

Date Formula

Displays information regarding the Triggers Date Formula

Date Formula Error

Displays any error information regarding the Date Formula

Due Date Formula

Displays information regarding the Triggers Due Date Formula

Due Date Formula Error

Displays any error information regarding the Due Date Formula

Formula

Displays information regarding the Triggers Formula

Formula Error

Displays any error information regarding the Formula

Due Formula

Displays information regarding the Triggers Due Formula

Due Formula Error

Displays any error information regarding the Due Formula

Possible Formula Syntax Errors

Bad Variable Name

You will see this message in the 'Formula Error' box: Bad variable name !

This could be the result of misspelling or mistyping the variable name in the formula.  It can also be a variable that doesnt exist.  Keep in mind, all variable names will be converted to UPPERCASE no mater what you put as the variable name.

Variable will be converted to VARIABLE

It is good practice to highlight and copy the variable name from the Variable(s) box, then paste the variable name into your Done String Formula.  This can prevent many typos and future headaches in your Trigger Done String Formula.

Bad Function

In the event you misspell a function name, i.e. IFF / IIF, you will get a Formula Error: Bad function iff.  This can also be the result of using a function that is not supported by the application.

You should also note that the variable results should still display if your syntax is correct.

Bad Operand Type

The image below is bad syntax due to the '!' being placed after the '='.  The correct syntax would be '!=', not the reverse order. 

Stack Is Empty

The image below is bad syntax due to the '>' being placed after the '='.  The correct syntax would be '>=', not the reverse order.