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title: "Absolute"
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description: "This page covers the Absolute node of the Scene Nodes system in Cinema 4D. It turns every input value positive — the standard guard against unwanted …"
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# Absolute

> **Note:** **What is it about?**
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> This page covers the **Absolute node** of the Scene Nodes system in **Cinema 4D**. It turns every input value positive — the standard guard against unwanted negative values in calculations.

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For many calculations it can be helpful if all values are only positive. The Absolute Node automatically passes on its results as positive values only.

Negative values within a calculation are not always desired. This Node ensures that each input value is converted to a positive value.