Abs (x)

Basic and Crystal syntax.

Arguments

x is the Number for which you want the Absolute Value returned.

Returns

Absolute value of x.

Action

Abs returns the value of x, ignoring any negative values.

Examples

Abs(1.50)

Returns 1.50.

Abs(-1.50)

Returns 1.50.

Abs(10 - 7)

Returns 3.

Abs(7 - 10)

Returns 3.

Rem Basic syntax
If Abs(37 - {file.FIELD}) > 1 Then
    formula = "Maintenance, Temperature Check"
End If

//Crystal syntax
If Abs(37 - {file.FIELD}) > 1 Then
    "Maintenance, Temperature Check"
Else
    "" ;

This flags instances where a laboratory heat block has a temperature variation greater than +/- 1 degree C.

Comments

This function is designed to work like the Visual Basic function of the same name.

Related topics

Formula 1