Function::Mathematical

Abs (absolute value)

abs(NUMERIC VALUE)
abs(-1232)
abs(0.323)
abs(MySumField*YourSumfield)

The abs function converts a numeric value to a positive, unsigned numeric value.

Parameters

Numeric Value i.e. any number between -n via 0 to +n

Positive Numeric Value 0 to +n

Example 1

abs(-8)

Result: 8

Example 2

abs(8)

Result: 8

Example 3

Alternative DataEase derivation that will give same result:

if (Field<0,Field*-1,Field)

Math Function

Purpose

The abs function converts a numeric value to a positive, unsigned numeric value.

Syntax

abs( NUMERIC VALUE)

Returns

A numeric value.

Usage

The numeric value in a Math function can be a constant value (as shown below), a variable, a field value or an expression.

The abs function can only be used with a numeric value. A non-numeric value always returns a value of 0.

Examples

abs( -453)

Returns: 453

abs( 4.53)

Returns: 4.53