Crystal Reports for Rational Application Developer Designer Guide

Abs (x)

Description
Returns the absolute value of x.
Arguments
Returns
Number value
Action
Abs (x) returns the absolute value of x.
Examples
Abs(1.50)
Returns 1.50.
Abs(-1.50)
Returns 1.50.
Abs(10 - 7)
Returns 3.
Abs(7 - 10)
Returns 3.
If Abs(37 - {file.FIELD}) > 1 Then
     "Maintenance, Temperature Check"
Else
     "" ;
This example flags instances where a laboratory heat block has a temperature variation greater than plus or minus 1 degree C.


Business Objects, an SAP company
http://www.businessobjects.com/
Support services
http://www.businessobjects.com/services/support/
Product Documentation on the Web
http://support.businessobjects.com/documentation/