9.79. DIM

9.79 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 :: i
    real(8) :: x
    i = dim(4, 15)
    x = dim(4.345_8, 2.111_8)
    print *, i
    print *, x
end