Re: return value in command line

[Dylan Thein]

Ah, since it actually says "ans = 6" that makes a lot of sense.  Thank you both.

On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Ben Abbott <address@hidden> wrote:

On Aug 2, 2011, at 1:54 PM, Dylan Thein wrote:

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> Hi all,
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> Silly question, I was wondering if the results from command line inputs are stored in any dummy variables.  For example, if I type 4+2, is the "6" stored in a way that is accessible to me on the next line (besides copy paste).  I couldn't find anything in the documentation or on the web, but its very possible I'm simply searching using the wrong words.
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> Thanks in advance,
> Dylan

Yes it is. The result is stored in the variable named "ans"

       >> 4+2
       ans =  6
       >> ans
       ans =  6

Ben