Calculates the minimum of the given arguments.
Syntax
MIN (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. (3.86 and 3.56).
Use MIN to return the shorter of the two lengths.
Expression
MIN (Length Left, Length Right)
Result
3.56 (for a given Beam with side lengths of 3.86 and 3.56)
Relevant topics
Min
Returns the minimum value of the given values.
Inputs
Name
Type
Description
A
Number
First value.
B
Number
Second value.
Outputs
Name
Type
...
Random Series
Defines a series of random number variables.
Inputs
Name
Type
Description
Min
Number
The minimum value of the random range.
Max
Number
The maximum value of the random range.
...
Random Number
Defines a random number variable.
Inputs
Name
Type
Description
Min
Number
The minimum value of the random range.
Max
Number
The maximum value of the random range.
Outputs
...