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CHAPTER 11

Using B uilt-in Functions in Analytic Models

This chapter provides reference information about the functions that are delivered with PeopleSoft Analytic

Calculation Engine.

Built-in Function Reference

Use the following built-in functions in an analytic model’s rules and user functions:

ABS

Syntax

ABS(Data)

Description

The ABS function returns the absolute (positive) value of Data.

Returns

The absolute (positive) value of Data.

Example

The following examples employ the ABS built-in function:

• ABS(5) returns 5.

• ABS(-5) returns 5.

• ABS(0) returns 0.

ACOS

Syntax

ACOS(Data)

Description

The ACOS function returns the arc-cosine of Data. The result is the angle (in radians) whose cosine equals

Data.

The value of Data must fall between –1 and 1; otherwise, ACOS returns an error value.

To convert f rom radians to degrees, multiply by 180 / PI( ). (The PI function returns the value of PI.)