ABS
- Last UpdatedMar 03, 2025
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The ABS() function produces a stream of results calculating the absolute value of a stream, converting negative values into positive values.
Syntax
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Format |
Stream = ABS( Stream ) |
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Arguments |
Stream - A stream of values |
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Description |
Returns a stream that is a copy of the input stream, with all negative values converted to positive values. |
Example 1
The following expression returns the difference between the flow rates of two temperatures.
ABS(PLPWeather.NewYorkTemperature - PLPWeather.LosAngelesTemperature )
The following images show the difference between a standard difference versus an ABS() difference:
