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This provides a convenient method for avoiding inappropriate calculations. |
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The following library of pre-defined functions and variables is provided: |
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.TP 10n |
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.BR \$N |
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.BR $N |
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Return the value for input column |
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.I N. |
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If an input format is given, using a channel number generates an error. |
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.TP |
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.BR "rand(x)" |
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compute a random number between 0 and 1 based on x. |
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.BR "min(a1, a2, ..)" |
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return the minimum value from a list of arguments. |
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.BR "max(a1, a2, ..)" |
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return the maximum value from a list of arguments. |
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.TP |
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.BR "floor(x)" |
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return largest integer not greater than x. |