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Calculating the Attribute Data

The "Field Calculator" function of the attribute table can be used to calculate the numeric fields and to record the results in the attribute table. Take the attribute table below for example. If you want to calculate area field,

1. firstly click "Start Editing" on the toolbar to enter editing status

2. Right-click over the heading of length and click "Field Calculator" to show the "Calculator" dialog box.

3. In "Calculator" dialog box you may directly enter the needed operation or edit the operation by selecting from the "Field" and "Function" by clicking.

4. After the editing is finished, click "OK" to display the result in the field.