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Expressions: Values

Values​

A value is a token representing a concrete element. This can be:

  • an integer
  • a floating point number
  • a date time
  • a boolean
  • a string
  • a function
  • a parameter

Integers​

They are represented using numbers.

123456

They are evaluated as Int32.

Floating point numbers​

Use the dot to define the decimal part.

123.456
.123

They are evaluated as Decimal.

Scientific notation​

You can use the e to define power of ten (10^).

1.22e1
1e2
1e+2
1e-2
.1e-2
1e10

They are evaluated as Double

Dates and Times​

Must be enclosed between sharps.

#2008/01/31# // Note it's US format!

The are evaluated as DateTime. Expression always use invariant culture (en-us)

Booleans​

Booleans can be either true or false.

true

Strings​

Any character between single quotes "'" are evaluated as String.

'hello'

You can escape special characters using \, \', \n, \r, \t.

To enter special characters (e.g. a degree symbol) you can either hold the Alt-Key and enter the asciicode (https://theasciicode.com.ar/extended-ascii-code/degree-symbol-ascii-code-248.html) via the numpad (degree = Alt 248) or add the unicode representation \u00B0 (unicode for degree symbol)

Function​

A function is made of a name followed by braces () , containing optionally any value as arguments.

  Abs(1), doSomehting(1, 'dummy')

Please read the functions page for details.

Simulation Data​

You can reference any data available by enclosing the datareference in []

  2 + [x]

Please read the Referencing-Simulation-Data page for details