Filemaker Pro 8.5 Advanced Maintenance TG762Z/A User Manual
Product codes
TG762Z/A
Chapter 9
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Number functions 151
Description
Returns a random number between zero and one. FileMaker Pro generates a new
random number when you:
•
random number when you:
•
insert the Random function into a
•
cause a formula containing the Random function to be reevaluated (by changing data
in any of the fields the formula uses)
•
defined to have an
Example
NumDice + NumSides * Random
Round
Format
Round(number;precision)
Parameters
number - any numeric
precision - any numeric expression or field containing a numeric expression
Data type returned
number
Description
Returns number rounded off to the specified precision (number of decimal places). If
you round a negative number of decimal places, all digits to the right of the decimal point
are dropped, and the number is rounded to the nearest tens, hundreds, and so on. The
Round function always rounds up at 0.5.
are dropped, and the number is rounded to the nearest tens, hundreds, and so on. The
Round function always rounds up at 0.5.
Examples
Round(123.456;2) returns
123.46
.
Round(14.5;0) returns
15
.
Round(29343.98;-3) returns
29000
.
Round(123.456;-1) returns
120
.
SetPrecision
Format
SetPrecision(expression;precision)