Maximum [MAX]

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)

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