Topic: DMD0086
ABS - Absolute Value
This instruction can only be used in the Expression parameter of the Calculate Expression (MATH) instruction.
The Absolute Value (ABS) math function returns the absolute value of its only expression parameter. If the expression’s value is negative, it negates the value to make it positive. Otherwise, it returns the expression's value.
Note: Use the F9 key or click the 'three dot box' at the right edge of the parameter field to open the Default Element Selection Tool (the Element Picker or the Element Browser) or use the Down-Arrow key (Auto-Complete) on any parameter field to see a complete list of the memory locations that are valid for that parameter of the instruction.
Result specifies a location to store the result of the calculation. This can be any writable numeric location.
The Expression parameter consists of all the text between the bounding parentheses. Any expression parameter can be a constant value, a bit or numeric memory location, an arithmetic expression, and / or mathematical function or other expressions up to a maximum of 1024 characters. Expressions can be nested, so use of parentheses is recommended to ensure proper evaluation order.
Using the Math box example above:
If R1 = 3.14159 the result in R0 would be 3.14159
If R1 = -3.14159 the result in R0 would be 3.14159
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