This function returns the absolute value of the given number. If number>=0 it returns the number, otherwise it returns the number multiplied with -1.

Syntax
abs(number) #Output: Number
Examples
Parser expressionDescription
abs(2)

This example returns:

2.0

abs(-2)

This example returns:

2.0

abs(0)

This example returns:

0.0

Additional information

Parameters used in this function

ParameterInput (data type)Description
number

NUMBER

Any given number or numeric field code.
Output

This function returns a NUMBER

Use cases and examples