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BitCount - script and chart function

BitCount() returns how many bits in the binary equivalent of a decimal number are set to 1. That is, the function returns the number of set bits in integer_number, where integer_number is interpreted as a signed 32-bit integer.

Syntax:  

BitCount(integer_number)

Return data type: integer

Examples and results:  

Examples and results
Examples Results
BitCount ( 3 ) 3 is binary 11, therefore this returns 2
BitCount ( -1 ) -1 is 64 ones in binary, therefore this returns 64

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