Chapter 1. Introduction

Table of Contents
Installation and Removal
Error Handling

RxMath is a Rexx utility package that enables you to use enhanced mathematical functions.

The function names in the Rexx Mathematical Functions package are similar to the names of their corresponding mathematical functions.

The precision of calculation depends on:

Note: Precision is limited to 16 digits.

Installation and Removal

The Rexx Mathematical Functions package is contained in the file rxmath.dll. This dynamic link library (DLL) must be placed in a directory listed in your PATH. To get access to the functions in the Rexx Mathematical Functions package, execute the following Rexx code:

call RxFuncAdd "MathLoadFuncs","rxmath","MathLoadFuncs"
call MathLoadFuncs

To unload the DLL, call the MathDropFuncs function and then exit all CMD.EXE shells. After you have exited from all command shells, the DLL is dropped by Windows® and can be deleted or replaced.