Re: [PHP] stripping negative number

On Thursday 23 December 2004 16:18, Roger Thomas wrote: > I want to convert negative number to its positive equivalent. > > $num = -40; > printf("Unsigned value is %u", $num); > > output is: Unsigned value is 4294967256 > > I have checked the manpages and %u seems the right format. Pls advise. You

Re: [PHP] stripping negative number

I believe this is because taking a value and displaying it as an unsigned value isn't the same as displaying the absolute value of a number. Ever take a calculator that does hex and decimal, enter a negative number then convert it to hex? There's no negative in hex, so you end up with something

Re: [PHP] stripping negative number

D]> To: Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 1:18 AM Subject: [PHP] stripping negative number I want to convert negative number to its positive equivalent. $num = -40; printf("Unsigned value is %u", $num); output is: Unsigned value is 4294967256 I have checked the manpages and %

[PHP] stripping negative number

I want to convert negative number to its positive equivalent. $num = -40; printf("Unsigned value is %u", $num); output is: Unsigned value is 4294967256 I have checked the manpages and %u seems the right format. Pls advise. -- roger --- Sign Up