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Number [about Number data type]
v4.0.0
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As at baseline
abs(sourceNum)
abs() computes the absolute value of its sourceNum argument. This is the non-negative value of sourceNum without regard to its sign. Thus both these result in a $MyNumber value of 3.5:
$MyNumber = abs(3.5); $MyNumber = abs(-3.5); The operator can also evaluate a numerical attribute:
$MyNumber = abs($SomeNumber); A numerical string attribute will be parsed to a number. If $MyString is a value of "-5", $MyNumber will be 5:
$MyNumber = abs($MyString); See also—notes linking to here: