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What is the best way to get the absolute value of a number?

Asked by

5 years ago

Edited 5 years ago

I have a script that works:

X = math.random(-10,10) --this doesn't have to be math.random
if X < 0 then
    X = X*-1
end
print (X)

But I'm wondering if there is a better way, especially if I'm trying to get the absolute value of multiple numbers, possibly vector 3.

I want to use this to get how far two parts are apart. OBenjOne 190 — 5y

math.abs Vulkarin 581 — 5y

So I just put X = math.abs(X) ? Is that right? If so that was just what I was looking for! OBenjOne 190 — 5y

Ok I checked. It is right. Post as an answer so I can accept. Thanks! OBenjOne 190 — 5y

Answered by

5 years ago

math.abs()

Thanks. Always nice to get a few reputation points! OBenjOne 190 — 5y

Thankyou, this helped greatly with my draggable inventory. FaultyScript 0 — 4y