sign( param )


Parameters

  Type Description
param numeric value to test

_result

Set to a numeric value that specifies the mathematical sign of param.

Value Description
-1 param is less than zero
0 param is equal to zero
1 param is greater than zero

Descriptions

Sets _result to a value that indicates the mathematical sign of param. Since sign is a command it can not be used in an expression and must appear on a line by itself. After calling sign, the _result variable may be used in an expression.

See Also

abs, min, max, round, truncate