The Linear Function component computes an amount P with the formula P = A.X + B where: The Linear Function component computes an amount P with the formula P = A.X + B where:
A and B are numerical values or numerical properties
X is a numerical property
You can use the Linear Function when you want to calculate a price with numerical properties of the plan.
In a chargeable item class called "Telephone Services", you charge the customer $0.10 per call minute. To compute the price of a telephone call, you use a Linear Function component with the following values:
|
A |
X |
B |
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$0.10 |
Call duration property (in minutes) |
0 |
Name: Type the name of the component (mandatory).
Description: Allows you to type the description of the component (optional).
Property Name: Provides the list of numerical properties. Select the numerical property that represents X in the formula A.X + B.
Scaled Amount: Type the value that represents A in the formula A.X + B. This box is required: Type 1 if A = 1. The displayed currency is the currency of the plan.
Fixed Amount: Type the value that represents B in the formula A.X + B. This box is required: Type 0 if B = 0. The displayed currency is the currency of the plan.