How can you easily create impressive financial reports? Financial Modeling Language (FML) provides the ability to generate flexible row-oriented reports from financial-related data. Put data where you want it, when you want it; perform one calculation based on another; insert text anywhere in the report – FML has the power.

• Recognize differences between an FML request and a TABLE request
• Utilize row and column definitions to decide when and where to display data, and in what format
• Use the FML syntax and what to expect
• Create inter-row calculations or recursive matrices and RECAPS
• Interpret FML StyleSheets
• Design various types of financial reports: balance sheets, cash flow, income statements, etc

Developers using FOCUS or WebFOCUS to create financial-related, row-oriented reports.

• Course 102, Basic Reporting
• Course 126, Intermediate Reporting are recommended