Absolute value
Returns the absolute value of a given input. Absolute value is the number without its sign - i.e. always positive or zero.
Parameters
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Input column: required, a numeric column (decimal or integer).
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Target column: required, configure the column which will receive the output. Output will always be of decimal type.
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Write result to the current column: overwrite the input column with the result.
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Create new column with name: create a new column with specified name. Name of the new column can contain spaces or special characters - technical column name will be created automatically. The new column will be placed right after the input column.
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Examples
| Input value | Output value | Description |
|---|---|---|
5 |
5 |
|
-5 |
5 |
|
10.5 |
10.5 |
|
-10.5 |
10.5 |
|
No value |
Error |
No value input results in an error. |
Remarks
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Applying the step to No value cells (cells containing null) will result in an error.
See also
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absfunction in CTL.