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Abs

Use this function in an equation to evaluate an expression and to calculate its absolute value. Absolute value is the expression of a number as a positive value, regardless of whether it is actually positive or negative.

You may find the Abs function useful for learning the deviation between planned and actual results.

Syntax:

ABS (Expression|Value)

where:

  • Each Expression is a mathematical combination of constants, variables, and functions. In Model Documents, Expression can also contain symbols.
  • Value is a quoted string or an expression that resolves to a string.

Syntax example:

AVar = ABS (75000 - 125000)
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Abs

Use this function in an equation to evaluate an expression and to calculate its absolute value. Absolute value is the expression of a number as a positive value, regardless of whether it is actually positive or negative.

You may find the Abs function useful for learning the deviation between planned and actual results.

Syntax:

ABS (Expression|Value)

where:

  • Each Expression is a mathematical combination of constants, variables, and functions. In Model Documents, Expression can also contain symbols.
  • Value is a quoted string or an expression that resolves to a string.

Syntax example:

AVar = ABS (75000 - 125000)
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