abs (Function)
This function returns the absolute value of the given parameter. It wraps the java.lang.Math.abs() function.
Syntax
<DOUBLE> math:abs(<INT|LONG|FLOAT|DOUBLE> p1)
Query Parameters
| Name | Description | Default Value | Possible Data Types | Optional | Dynamic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| p1 | The parameter whose absolute value is found. | INT LONG FLOAT DOUBLE | No | Yes |
Example 1
CREATE STREAM InValueStream (inValue double);
insert into OutMediationStream
select math:abs(inValue) as absValue
from InValueStream;
Regardless of whether the invalue in the input stream holds a value of abs(3) or abs(-3), the function returns 3 since the absolute value of both 3 and -3 is 3. The result directed to OutMediationStream stream.