Qlikview Include files come handy when you intend to create a template with data connections and/or storage location for the QVD files.

However, include file can also facilitate simple ways to manage reusable Qlikview expressions either by having all of the commonly used Qlikview expressions in a text file or an excel file.

Let’s explore a simple way to use a text file to manage reusable expressions.

Step 1:  Create a text file with all commonly used expressions or calculations for your organization.

Step 2: Create a Qlikview template to include the text file containing commonly used expressions.

Always use Must_Include instead of Include so that if the include text file gets renamed or deleted, you will get a warning message during the reload process.

Step 3: Reload your document to make sure that all commonly used expressions are visible in the variable overview.

Step 4:   Having a commonly used expressions in an include file ensures that all apps show consistent facts.

Elsewhere:

Reusing Expressions via Qlikview Notes

How to write reusable and expandable expressions in Qlikview via Bi Review