getBit

This function is used by Ignition's Expression language.

Description

This function returns the bit value (an integer, 0 or 1) in the number at position position, according to its binary representation. The least significant bit in a number is position 0.

Syntax

getBit(number, position)

• Parameters

  • int number - The number value to start with.

  • int position - The bit position to check.

• Results

  • int - A 0 or 1, depending on the bit at the position of the integer specified.

Examples

Code Snippet

 getBit(0,0) //would return 0

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 getBit(1,0) //would return 1

Code Snippet

 getBit(8,2)  //would return 0