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Sign
The Sign function returns a value of 1 if a number or numeric expression
is positive, -1 if it is negative, and 0 if it is 0.
Usage Example
Sign([num1])
If the field [num1] = -100
Then the calculation Sign([num1]) returns -1
In the example below, the Invoice Amount field is evaluated and a
message is put in the Warning field if it is negative. The Sign function is
used to determine if the value is negative.
Sqrt (Square Root)
The Sqrt function returns the square root of a number or numeric
expression. The number or numeric expression must be positive.
Usage Example
Sqrt([num1])
If the field [num1] = 8
Then the calculation Sqrt([num1]) returns 2.82842712
In the example below, the square root is calculated using the Number
field and put in the Square Root field. The Round calculation is used to
round the result to three decimal places.
Functions
Using Calculations - 248
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