Log and LogE (Float functions)

Natural log (base e) of a number (Float class)

The Log and LogE intrinsic functions return a number that is the natural logarithm (the logarithm base-e) of the method object value.

LogE is a synonym for Log.

Syntax

%number = float:Log

%number = float:LogE

Syntax terms

%number	A numeric variable to receive the log of the method object.
float	A Float value.

Usage notes

• If float is less than or equal to zero, then the request is cancelled.
• Log / LogE are object-oriented versions of the Rocket function: $Log.
• Log / LogE are available as of "Sirius Mods" Version 7.3.

Examples

1. The following statement returns "3.14159:log = 1.14472904118518".

   printText {~} = {3.14159:log}

See also

Float class String class Unicode class	List of Float methods List of String methods List of Unicode methods List of Intrinsic methods	Float methods syntax String methods syntax Unicode methods syntax
Notation conventions for methods