Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 2.5.
Syntax
log(number, base)
Description
Returns the logarithm of a number to the base you specify.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| number | Number | Yes | Positive real number you want the logarithm for. |
| base | Number | Yes | Base of the logarithm. |
Return type
number
Example
number a = log(100, 10); print("a= " + a); number b = log(8, 2); print("b= " + b);
Prints:
a= 2;
b= 3;
See also