9.86. DIM

9.86 DIM — Positive difference

Description:

DIM(X,Y) returns the difference X-Y if the result is positive; otherwise returns zero.

Standard:

Fortran 77 and later

Class:

Elemental function

Syntax:

RESULT = DIM(X, Y)

Arguments:
X The type shall be INTEGER or REAL
Y The type shall be the same type and kind as X.
Return value:

The return value is of type INTEGER or REAL.

Example:
program test_dim
    integer