Formula Object

Maybe this is common knowledge, but I had trouble finding it anywhere, hence I'm coming here.

Anyway, I applied a formula object to a plane, and when I want to move/rotate/scale in polygon/edge/point tools, it just displays a flat plane without my formula applied. However, when I go back to the model/object axis tools, my formula is applied. Is there any way to have my formula applied while looking at points, or am I missing something?

Thanks for the help in advance.