Using abs() value in realdash

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1

Can the abs() value be used in realdash. I’m trying go negative values without having the - symbol in the sweep of numbers.

Ive tried this way.

I’ve tried this way

I still have to use negative symbols to get it to go the correct direction…

2

The abs function is available in conversion and gauge math. So your conversion formula should be ok. I see though that in first value you do not use “” after conversion, so that definitely will not load.

3

Hi,

At the time of viewing the forum post, I didn’t see any attached images for the absolute value formula. Using what I can see I’ve tried using

abs()

and (separately)

abs""

but neither seemed to work. I’m having trouble finding documentation/forum posts relating to how to use gauge math or an absolute value function.

Thanks for helping,
Sam

I also realize that I’m reviving a very old thread at this point so I hope this isn’t causing any problems.

4

With a quick test, the abs function in Gauge Math seems to work fine. What I did:

  • Settings->Data Source->Simulation
  • New empty dashboard, add text gauge and attach that to Coolant Temperature
  • Go to Look’n Feel->Special->Gauge Math and enter: abs(V)
  • Save dash and observe as negative values are shown as positive.
5

Hi,

This worked, thanks! I was missing just the V part. It wasn’t super clear to me since I am having some trouble finding easily available documentation for the gauge math feature.

Thanks for the help!

6

Yes, the constant ‘V’ always refers to value itself on Math/Conversions on RealDash.