Change variable value of -1 to 1

[Les Stout]

Hello all, could somebody please tell me how to do the above in my code,
i am subtracting two dates and get a - value and would like to remove
the minus. My variable is long.



Best regards,

Les Stout

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[Bob Phillips]

myVar = Abs(myVar)

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[Chip Pearson]

Just multiply the value by -1 to switch signs:

V = V * -1

To ensure it is always negative, use

V = Abs(V) * -1


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[Mike H]

Try

x = -1
x = Abs(x)

Mike

 

[Les Stout]

I have solved it with the following thanks you...

dteDiff = Abs(dteDiff)

Best regards,

Les Stout

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[Les Stout]

Thank you all for the input, much appreciated... :0)

Best regards,

Les Stout

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