Calculates the maximum of the given arguments.
Syntax
MAX (Number1, [Number2], ...)
Note: The required separator (comma or semi-colon) automatically corresponds to your computer’s location settings.
Data Types of the Arguments
Integer, Number, Length, Area, Volume, or Angle (Must be identical for all arguments)
Data Type of the Result
Same as Arguments’ Data Type
Example
A Beam intersects with another Beam, and thus has different lengths on either side.
Use MAX to return the longer of the two lengths.
Expression
MAX (Length Left, Length Right)
Result
3.86 (for a given Beam with side lengths of 3.86 and 3.56)
Relevant topics
Maximum Cutback/Maximum Overhang
Maximum cutback
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Max
Returns the maximum value of the given values.
Inputs
Name
Type
Description
A
Number
First value.
B
Number
Second value.
Outputs
Name
Type
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