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Description
This function compares two operands based on the operator specified.
NOTE: This function supersedes Function 29, which is deprecated.
Processing Notes
This function goes through the following steps to derive the required answer:
•Compare the two operands and set the rule results based on the result of the comparison.
Inputs
Parameter |
Explanation |
|---|---|
Operand 1 |
A text value for comparison. Supports tags as well as AA-specific tags. |
Operand 2 |
A text value for comparison. Supports tags as well as AA-specific tags. |
Operator |
The following operators will work only with operands that resolve to a number:>,<,<=, >=,+,-,*,and / The following operators will work with operands that resolve to a number or text: != or = The following operators will treat the operands as text: IN or LK. (These two cases will search for the presence of Operand 2 IN/LK Operand 1.) |
Outputs
Result |
Result Explanation |
Confidence Adjustment |
Return Value |
|---|---|---|---|
True |
The comparison resulted in a true result |
N |
-1 |
False |
The comparison resulted in a false result |
N |
0 |
Else |
•A non-supported operator was supplied •A processing error was encountered •When the operator is 'LK' and Operand 2 is blank (or is a tag that resolves to blank) |
Y |
0 |