How to detect odd or even numbers

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# 1 27-02-2006 , 12:40 PM

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How to Detect odd or even numbers in MEL

int $num = 1;
if ($num % 2 == 0)
print($num + " even");
else
print($num + " odd");
$num++;

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# 2 27-02-2006 , 11:59 PM

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i dont know MEL, but I know C++, so:

cant u divide a number by 2, then store the result in a char with 8 places, then scan the char, if the char has a dot in it then its odd, if not its even.

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# 3 28-02-2006 , 05:06 AM

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In MEL - no . . . . MEL is a much easier language than C++, although C++ undoubtably has more power, and more bells and whistles, so to speak.

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# 4 28-02-2006 , 09:00 AM

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you've done it right by using the modulus command. If you get nothing back then it's even (i think! it's a bit early in the morning for maths! user added image