Calculate the absolute values.
ABS(x) | x=Generic | Calculate |x|. |
example:
# Print the absolute value printn abs(-3.3) 3.3
Note: This function can be applied to all numeric types (including arrays & workspaces).
Calculates the absolute value of a number or of the numbers in an array. All negative numbers will be returned as positive numbers of the same magnitude.
X (Generic)
A single number, array or workspace containing the values for which to find |x|. Undefined values passed to this function will be returned undefined. Illegal values (ie negative numbers are permitted) but will return an undefined result.
RESULT = (Generic)
Either the absolute value or an undefined result.