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if(&current.line <> 1) %Same statement, using the <> operator

show('Not a new page')

endif()

Neg (function)

Returns the negative value of the specified expression. This is the functional equivalent to the - sign.

Syntax

neg( expression1 ) integer, measure, currency value

Argument

expression1

Integer, measure or currency value. The returned value is the same type as expression1.

Code Sample Examples

Examples 1and 2 show both ways of negating a number. Negating negative numbers yields a positive result.

Example 1

-12 %Returns -12

-&max %Returns negative of the value of the variable &max

neg(-12.45) %Returns 12.45

Not (Boolean operator function)

Negates the specified expression. Not to be confused with the neg function: not is a Boolean operator function, not a math-

ematical one.

Syntax

not( expression1 ) Boolean value

Argument

expression1

Boolean value.

Code Sample Example

This example shows how NOT can be used in place of operators.