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Entity Function

The ENTITY function is used to extract data from a specific entity in a consolidated Working Papers file. It is most commonly used within another function.

Syntax

ENTITY("abbreviation",expression)

Parameters

Abbreviation - The ID code for the entity entered in the Entity Properties dialog of the consolidated file.

Expression - Represents the data being requested for the entity.

Example Description

MAP("PY",ENTITY("E2","115*"))

Returns the prior year value of the account assigned to map number 115 from Entity E2.

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