abs

abs

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Availability

This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 2.5.

Syntax

abs(number)

Description

 

Returns the absolute value of a number. The absolute value of a number is the number without its sign.

 

Parameters

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

Parameter

Type

Required

Description

number

Number

Yes

Number to get the absolute value for.

Return type

number

Example

number a = abs(4); number b = abs(-4); print("a= " + a); print("b= " + b);

Print: a= 4;

         b= 4;

See also