# \#calculation-engine

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## [Optimization ideas for Draco calculation engine](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-ideas-for-draco-calculation-engine/3943)

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**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/optimization-ideas-for-draco-calculation-engine/3943 "2024-02-01T15:45:58Z")

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Since HOnza posted about his Initiative ’24 about making FileMaker calculations quicker, I spend some time thinking on how to do this practically. Like what could be optimized if Claris puts work into their calculation e…

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## [Nuanced data-type behavior change in FM Pro calculation engine, v.19.6.1](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nuanced-data-type-behavior-change-in-fm-pro-calculation-engine-v-19-6-1/3331)

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**Author:** [@steve\_ssh](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/steve_ssh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/nuanced-data-type-behavior-change-in-fm-pro-calculation-engine-v-19-6-1/3331 "2023-01-21T17:00:04Z")

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Hello, As best as I can tell, there is a small change in behavior in the FileMaker Pro calculation engine which occurred between v.19.5 and 19.6.1. Please note that I have not tested to see of this change occurs across…

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## [Ways to find "most recent record"](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ways-to-find-most-recent-record/3141)

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**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ways-to-find-most-recent-record/3141 "2022-10-08T22:25:32Z")

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I frequently find the need to update data in a parent table with data from a related child table, but using only the most recent record from the child table. Here are a few ways I've done it: child table has self rela…

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## [Significantly faster calculation engine](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/significantly-faster-calculation-engine/1460)

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**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2020, 9:03am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/significantly-faster-calculation-engine/1460 "2020-11-13T09:03:27Z")

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Significantly faster calculation engine is a post by HOnza in the 'Ideas' section of the Claris community. Many FM-based applications would greatly benefit from a faster calc engine. If you agree, please go there and vot…