Math.Log(Value[, Base])

.Log() returns the power for a given Value and Base.

Applies To

Description

Math.Log() returns the power for a given Value and Base. If the optional Base is not provided, DEACOM will use Euler's number as the base.

Note: Given Values less than or equal to 0 will result in a scripting error prompt.

Properties and Methods

None

Available

The .Log(Value[, Base]) method is available in:

  • 15.03.016
  • All newer builds

Type

Decimal

Syntax

Math.Log(Value[, Base]);

Parameters

Parameter

Required

Description

Value

Yes

Any positive number.

Values <= 0 will return a scripting error'

Base

No

The optional base to use in the equation. If left blank this will be Euler's number.

Example

Event.Form.MessageBox('Math.Log(1): ' + Math.Log(1) +

'\nMath.Log(10): ' + Math.Log(10) +

'\nMath.Log(625, 5): ' + Math.Log(625, 5) +

'\nMath.Log(65536, 2): ' + Math.Log(65536, 2));

 

/* Expected System Prompt Display:

Math.Log(1): 0

Math.Log(10): 2.30258509299405

Math.Log(625, 5): 4

Math.Log(65536, 2): 16

*/