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Description
Shift the bits in an integer-class numeric expression.
Syntax
n = SHIFTN [SIGNED] {LEFT | RIGHT} numeric_expression, Count
Returns
Number
Parameters
Name |
Type |
Optional |
Meaning |
numeric_expression |
Numeric |
No |
Any numeric integer expression |
Count |
Number |
No |
Specify the number of bits by which to shift iVar. |
Remarks
The SIGNED option shifts everything, but does not allow the sign (positive or negative) of the value to change.
The LEFT or RIGHT option determines the direction of the bit SHIFT operation.
SHIFT LEFT shifts the bits toward the high-order end of iVar, and SHIFT RIGHT shifts bits toward the low-order end of iVar.
Restrictions
See also
Examples
