4MELFA-BASIC V
Sgn
[Function]
Checks the sign of the equation.
[Format]
<Numeric Variable>=Sgn(<Equation>)
[Reference Program]
1 M1=-12
2 M2=Sgn(M1)
[Explanation]
(1) Checks the sign of the equation and returns the following value.
Positive value 1
0
Negative value -1
Sin
[Function]
Calculates the sine.
[Format]
<Numeric Variable>=Sin(<Equation>)
[Reference Program]
1 M1=Sin(Rad(60))
[Explanation]
(1) Calculates the sine to which the given equation evaluates.
(2) The range of values will be the entire range that numerical values can take.
(3) The range of the return value will be from -1 to 1.
(4) The unit of arguments is in radians.
[Reference]
Cos, Tan,
Atn/Atn2
4-428 Detailed Explanation of Functions
' -1 is assigned to M2.
0
' 0.866025 is assigned to M1.